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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.65, 1,751.50 and 551.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.65, 1,751.50 and 551.64 is: 827.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.65 : 1,751.50 = 551.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.65/1,751.50 = 551.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.65x = 1,751.50 × 551.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.65x = 966,197.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,197.46/1,167.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.48

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