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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.29, 1,758.73 and 441.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.29, 1,758.73 and 441.87 is: 662.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.29 : 1,758.73 = 441.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.29/1,758.73 = 441.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.29x = 1,758.73 × 441.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.29x = 777,128.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,128.92/1,172.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.92

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