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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.83, 1,800.63 and 551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.83, 1,800.63 and 551 is: 826.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.83 : 1,800.63 = 551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.83/1,800.63 = 551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.83x = 1,800.63 × 551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.83x = 992,147.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,147.13/1,200.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.22

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