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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.28, 1,758.68 and 442.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.28, 1,758.68 and 442.54 is: 663.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.28 : 1,758.68 = 442.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.28/1,758.68 = 442.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.28x = 1,758.68 × 442.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.28x = 778,286.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,286.25/1,173.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.34

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