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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.56, 1,800.75 and 550.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.56, 1,800.75 and 550.86 is: 825.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.56 : 1,800.75 = 550.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.56/1,800.75 = 550.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.56x = 1,800.75 × 550.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.56x = 991,961.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,961.15/1,201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.56

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