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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.19, 1,760.03 and 442.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.19, 1,760.03 and 442.75 is: 664.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.19 : 1,760.03 = 442.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.19/1,760.03 = 442.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.19x = 1,760.03 × 442.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.19x = 779,242.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,242.27/1,173.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.21

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