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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.81, 1,758.45 and 441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.81, 1,758.45 and 441.32 is: 662.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.81 : 1,758.45 = 441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.81/1,758.45 = 441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.81x = 1,758.45 × 441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.81x = 776,039.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,039.15/1,171.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.26

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