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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.48, 1,998.18 and 552.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.48, 1,998.18 and 552.46 is: 828.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.48 : 1,998.18 = 552.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.48/1,998.18 = 552.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.48x = 1,998.18 × 552.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.48x = 1,103,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,914.52/1,332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.47

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