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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.83, 1,759.52 and 442.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.83, 1,759.52 and 442.42 is: 663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.83 : 1,759.52 = 442.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.83/1,759.52 = 442.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.83x = 1,759.52 × 442.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.83x = 778,446.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,446.84/1,172.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.73

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