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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.92, 1,750.87 and 551.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.92, 1,750.87 and 551.70 is: 826.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.92 : 1,750.87 = 551.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.92/1,750.87 = 551.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.92x = 1,750.87 × 551.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.92x = 965,959.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,959.36/1,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.37

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