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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.96, 1,751.70 and 551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.96, 1,751.70 and 551.40 is: 826.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.96 : 1,751.70 = 551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.96/1,751.70 = 551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.96x = 1,751.70 × 551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.96x = 965,887.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,887.38/1,167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.99

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