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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.76, 1,758.84 and 442.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.76, 1,758.84 and 442.12 is: 663.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.76 : 1,758.84 = 442.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.76/1,758.84 = 442.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.76x = 1,758.84 × 442.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.76x = 777,618.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,618.34/1,172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.07

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