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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.51, 1,994.60 and 550.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.51, 1,994.60 and 550.02 is: 824.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.51 : 1,994.60 = 550.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.51/1,994.60 = 550.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.51x = 1,994.60 × 550.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.51x = 1,097,071.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,071.27/1,330.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.55

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