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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.31, 1,749.93 and 550.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.31, 1,749.93 and 550.02 is: 825.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.31 : 1,749.93 = 550.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.31/1,749.93 = 550.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.31x = 1,749.93 × 550.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.31x = 962,496.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,496.50/1,166.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.25

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