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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.20, 1,750.09 and 551.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.20, 1,750.09 and 551.19 is: 826.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.20 : 1,750.09 = 551.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.20/1,750.09 = 551.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.20x = 1,750.09 × 551.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.20x = 964,632.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,632.11/1,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.45

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