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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.37, 1,760.36 and 443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.37, 1,760.36 and 443 is: 664.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.37 : 1,760.36 = 443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.37/1,760.36 = 443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.37x = 1,760.36 × 443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.37x = 779,839.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,839.48/1,173.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.62

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