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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.54, 1,750.17 and 550.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.54, 1,750.17 and 550.22 is: 825.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.54 : 1,750.17 = 550.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.54/1,750.17 = 550.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.54x = 1,750.17 × 550.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.54x = 962,978.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,978.54/1,166.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.50

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