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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.93, 1,752.03 and 551.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.93, 1,752.03 and 551.52 is: 827.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.93 : 1,752.03 = 551.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.93/1,752.03 = 551.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.93x = 1,752.03 × 551.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.93x = 966,279.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,279.59/1,167.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.34

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