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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.43, 1,758.12 and 441.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.43, 1,758.12 and 441.49 is: 662.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.43 : 1,758.12 = 441.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.43/1,758.12 = 441.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.43x = 1,758.12 × 441.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.43x = 776,192.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,192.40/1,172.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.04

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