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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.12, 1,759.13 and 442.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.12, 1,759.13 and 442.23 is: 663.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.12 : 1,759.13 = 442.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.12/1,759.13 = 442.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.12x = 1,759.13 × 442.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.12x = 777,935.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,935.40/1,173.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.14

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