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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.19, 1,757.74 and 441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.19, 1,757.74 and 441.24 is: 661.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.19 : 1,757.74 = 441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.19/1,757.74 = 441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.19x = 1,757.74 × 441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.19x = 775,585.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,585.20/1,172.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.65

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