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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.98, 1,747.80 and 550.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.98, 1,747.80 and 550.02 is: 824.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.98 : 1,747.80 = 550.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.98/1,747.80 = 550.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.98x = 1,747.80 × 550.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.98x = 961,324.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,324.96/1,165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.48

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