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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.64, 1,995.85 and 550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.64, 1,995.85 and 550.44 is: 825.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.64 : 1,995.85 = 550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.64/1,995.85 = 550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.64x = 1,995.85 × 550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.64x = 1,098,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,585.69/1,330.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.61

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