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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.37, 1,749.95 and 550.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.37, 1,749.95 and 550.10 is: 825.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.37 : 1,749.95 = 550.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.37/1,749.95 = 550.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.37x = 1,749.95 × 550.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.37x = 962,649.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,649.12/1,166.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.34

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