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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.02, 1,750.81 and 551.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.02, 1,750.81 and 551.25 is: 826.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.02 : 1,750.81 = 551.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.02/1,750.81 = 551.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.02x = 1,750.81 × 551.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.02x = 965,131.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,131.26/1,168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.30

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