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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.42, 1,757.30 and 441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.42, 1,757.30 and 441.04 is: 661.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.42 : 1,757.30 = 441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.42/1,757.30 = 441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.42x = 1,757.30 × 441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.42x = 775,039.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,039.59/1,171.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.62

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