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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.78, 1,996.17 and 551.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.78, 1,996.17 and 551.06 is: 825.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.78 : 1,996.17 = 551.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.78/1,996.17 = 551.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.78x = 1,996.17 × 551.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.78x = 1,100,009.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,009.44/1,331.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.97

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