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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.86, 1,750.56 and 550.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.86, 1,750.56 and 550.24 is: 825.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.86 : 1,750.56 = 550.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.86/1,750.56 = 550.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.86x = 1,750.56 × 550.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.86x = 963,234.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,234.64/1,166.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.50

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