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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.59, 1,757.82 and 441.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.59, 1,757.82 and 441.63 is: 662.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.59 : 1,757.82 = 441.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.59/1,757.82 = 441.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.59x = 1,757.82 × 441.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.59x = 776,306.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,306.05/1,172.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.04

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