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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.70, 1,750.95 and 551.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.70, 1,750.95 and 551.55 is: 827.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.70 : 1,750.95 = 551.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.70/1,750.95 = 551.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.70x = 1,750.95 × 551.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.70x = 965,736.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,736.47/1,167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.04

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