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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.58, 1,750.10 and 550.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.58, 1,750.10 and 550.98 is: 826.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.58 : 1,750.10 = 550.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.58/1,750.10 = 550.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.58x = 1,750.10 × 550.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.58x = 964,267.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,267.34/1,166.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.58

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