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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.08, 1,749.58 and 550.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.08, 1,749.58 and 550.95 is: 825.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.08 : 1,749.58 = 550.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.08/1,749.58 = 550.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.08x = 1,749.58 × 550.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.08x = 963,923.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,923.16/1,167.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.93

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