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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.35, 1,998.50 and 552.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.35, 1,998.50 and 552.77 is: 829.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.35 : 1,998.50 = 552.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.35/1,998.50 = 552.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.35x = 1,998.50 × 552.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.35x = 1,104,698.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,698.09/1,332.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.14

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