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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.59, 1,757.42 and 441.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.59, 1,757.42 and 441.03 is: 661.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.59 : 1,757.42 = 441.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.59/1,757.42 = 441.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.59x = 1,757.42 × 441.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.59x = 775,072.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,072.74/1,171.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.56

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