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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.36, 1,752.46 and 551.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.36, 1,752.46 and 551.88 is: 827.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.36 : 1,752.46 = 551.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.36/1,752.46 = 551.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.36x = 1,752.46 × 551.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.36x = 967,147.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,147.62/1,168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.78

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