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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.62, 1,994.29 and 550.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.62, 1,994.29 and 550.14 is: 824.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.62 : 1,994.29 = 550.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.62/1,994.29 = 550.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.62x = 1,994.29 × 550.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.62x = 1,097,138.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,138.70/1,330.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.53

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