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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.91, 1,750.69 and 550.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.91, 1,750.69 and 550.51 is: 825.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.91 : 1,750.69 = 550.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.91/1,750.69 = 550.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.91x = 1,750.69 × 550.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.91x = 963,772.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,772.35/1,167.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.21

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