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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.42, 1,758.43 and 442.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.42, 1,758.43 and 442.00 is: 662.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.42 : 1,758.43 = 442.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.42/1,758.43 = 442.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.42x = 1,758.43 × 442.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.42x = 777,226.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,226.32/1,172.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.93

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