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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.76, 1,750.32 and 551.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.76, 1,750.32 and 551.07 is: 826.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.76 : 1,750.32 = 551.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.76/1,750.32 = 551.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.76x = 1,750.32 × 551.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.76x = 964,548.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,548.84/1,166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.69

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