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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.26, 1,751.17 and 551.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.26, 1,751.17 and 551.44 is: 826.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.26 : 1,751.17 = 551.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.26/1,751.17 = 551.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.26x = 1,751.17 × 551.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.26x = 965,665.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,665.18/1,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.58

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