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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.87, 1,759.99 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.87, 1,759.99 and 442.50 is: 664.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.87 : 1,759.99 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.87/1,759.99 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.87x = 1,759.99 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.87x = 778,795.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,795.58/1,172.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.01

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