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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.36, 1,757.35 and 441.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.36, 1,757.35 and 441.15 is: 661.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.36 : 1,757.35 = 441.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.36/1,757.35 = 441.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.36x = 1,757.35 × 441.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.36x = 775,246.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,246.43/1,171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.83

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