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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.22, 1,759.69 and 295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.22, 1,759.69 and 295.72 is: 443.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.22 : 1,759.69 = 295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.22/1,759.69 = 295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.22x = 1,759.69 × 295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.22x = 520,371.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,371.87/1,173.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.54

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