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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.45, 1,758.92 and 442.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.45, 1,758.92 and 442.04 is: 663.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.45 : 1,758.92 = 442.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.45/1,758.92 = 442.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.45x = 1,758.92 × 442.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.45x = 777,501.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,501.99/1,172.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.14

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