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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.50, 1,750.68 and 550.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.50, 1,750.68 and 550.68 is: 825.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.50 : 1,750.68 = 550.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.50/1,750.68 = 550.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.50x = 1,750.68 × 550.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.50x = 964,064.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,064.46/1,167.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.75

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