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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.77, 1,749.87 and 549.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.77, 1,749.87 and 549.88 is: 824.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.77 : 1,749.87 = 549.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.77/1,749.87 = 549.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.77x = 1,749.87 × 549.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.77x = 962,218.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,218.52/1,166.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.69

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