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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.73, 1,996.70 and 551.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.73, 1,996.70 and 551.52 is: 826.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.73 : 1,996.70 = 551.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.73/1,996.70 = 551.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.73x = 1,996.70 × 551.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.73x = 1,101,217.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,217.23/1,331.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.91

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