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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.53, 1,757.07 and 441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.53, 1,757.07 and 441.18 is: 661.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.53 : 1,757.07 = 441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.53/1,757.07 = 441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.53x = 1,757.07 × 441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.53x = 775,184.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,184.14/1,171.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.69

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