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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.01, 1,997.97 and 551.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.01, 1,997.97 and 551.81 is: 827.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.01 : 1,997.97 = 551.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.01/1,997.97 = 551.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.01x = 1,997.97 × 551.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.01x = 1,102,502.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,502.75/1,332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.70

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