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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.14, 1,760.01 and 442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.14, 1,760.01 and 442.72 is: 664.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.14 : 1,760.01 = 442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.14/1,760.01 = 442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.14x = 1,760.01 × 442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.14x = 779,191.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,191.63/1,173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.19

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