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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.50, 1,759.10 and 442.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.50, 1,759.10 and 442.19 is: 663.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.50 : 1,759.10 = 442.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.50/1,759.10 = 442.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.50x = 1,759.10 × 442.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.50x = 777,858.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,858.62/1,172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.42

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