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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.69, 1,995.93 and 550.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.69, 1,995.93 and 550.48 is: 825.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.69 : 1,995.93 = 550.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.69/1,995.93 = 550.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.69x = 1,995.93 × 550.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.69x = 1,098,719.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,719.55/1,330.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.68

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