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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.76, 1,996.08 and 550.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.76, 1,996.08 and 550.54 is: 825.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.76 : 1,996.08 = 550.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.76/1,996.08 = 550.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.76x = 1,996.08 × 550.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.76x = 1,098,921.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,921.88/1,330.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.79

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