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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.37, 1,751.14 and 551.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.37, 1,751.14 and 551.36 is: 826.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.37 : 1,751.14 = 551.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.37/1,751.14 = 551.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.37x = 1,751.14 × 551.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.37x = 965,497.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,497.04/1,168.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.36

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