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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.59, 1,995.12 and 550.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.59, 1,995.12 and 550.14 is: 824.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.59 : 1,995.12 = 550.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.59/1,995.12 = 550.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.59x = 1,995.12 × 550.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.59x = 1,097,595.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,595.32/1,330.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.89

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