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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.57, 1,758.65 and 441.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.57, 1,758.65 and 441.95 is: 662.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.57 : 1,758.65 = 441.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.57/1,758.65 = 441.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.57x = 1,758.65 × 441.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.57x = 777,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,224.36/1,172.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.84

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