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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.64, 1,998.40 and 552.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.64, 1,998.40 and 552.15 is: 827.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.64 : 1,998.40 = 552.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.64/1,998.40 = 552.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.64x = 1,998.40 × 552.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.64x = 1,103,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,416.56/1,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.99

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