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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.70, 1,997.45 and 551.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.70, 1,997.45 and 551.51 is: 827.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.70 : 1,997.45 = 551.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.70/1,997.45 = 551.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.70x = 1,997.45 × 551.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.70x = 1,101,610.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,610.89/1,331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.22

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