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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.48, 1,758.36 and 441.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.48, 1,758.36 and 441.92 is: 662.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.48 : 1,758.36 = 441.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.48/1,758.36 = 441.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.48x = 1,758.36 × 441.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.48x = 777,054.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,054.45/1,172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.74

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