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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.49, 1,750.22 and 551.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.49, 1,750.22 and 551.27 is: 825.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.49 : 1,750.22 = 551.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.49/1,750.22 = 551.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.49x = 1,750.22 × 551.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.49x = 964,832.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,832.27/1,168.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.71

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