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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.41, 1,759.34 and 442.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.41, 1,759.34 and 442.06 is: 663.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.41 : 1,759.34 = 442.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.41/1,759.34 = 442.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.41x = 1,759.34 × 442.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.41x = 777,733.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,733.84/1,172.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.36

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