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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.92, 1,757.64 and 441.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.92, 1,757.64 and 441.27 is: 661.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.92 : 1,757.64 = 441.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.92/1,757.64 = 441.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.92x = 1,757.64 × 441.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.92x = 775,593.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,593.80/1,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.81

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