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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.40, 1,997.87 and 551.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.40, 1,997.87 and 551.95 is: 828.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.40 : 1,997.87 = 551.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.40/1,997.87 = 551.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.40x = 1,997.87 × 551.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.40x = 1,102,716.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,716.59/1,331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.24

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