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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.02, 1,757.34 and 441.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.02, 1,757.34 and 441.65 is: 662.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.02 : 1,757.34 = 441.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.02/1,757.34 = 441.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.02x = 1,757.34 × 441.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.02x = 776,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,133.60/1,172.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.22

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