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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.67, 1,750.83 and 550.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.67, 1,750.83 and 550.99 is: 826.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.67 : 1,750.83 = 550.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.67/1,750.83 = 550.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.67x = 1,750.83 × 550.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.67x = 964,689.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,689.82/1,167.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.17

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