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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.11, 1,750.78 and 550.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.11, 1,750.78 and 550.65 is: 826.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.11 : 1,750.78 = 550.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.11/1,750.78 = 550.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.11x = 1,750.78 × 550.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.11x = 964,065.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,065.63/1,167.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.03

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