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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.44, 1,995.99 and 550.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.44, 1,995.99 and 550.95 is: 825.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.44 : 1,995.99 = 550.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.44/1,995.99 = 550.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.44x = 1,995.99 × 550.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.44x = 1,099,690.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,690.69/1,331.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.94

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