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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.50, 1,750.20 and 550.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.50, 1,750.20 and 550.18 is: 825.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.50 : 1,750.20 = 550.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.50/1,750.20 = 550.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.50x = 1,750.20 × 550.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.50x = 962,925.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,925.04/1,166.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.48

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