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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.68, 1,757.66 and 441.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.68, 1,757.66 and 441.79 is: 662.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.68 : 1,757.66 = 441.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.68/1,757.66 = 441.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.68x = 1,757.66 × 441.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.68x = 776,516.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,516.61/1,172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.17

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