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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.42, 1,758.53 and 442.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.42, 1,758.53 and 442.59 is: 663.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.42 : 1,758.53 = 442.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.42/1,758.53 = 442.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.42x = 1,758.53 × 442.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.42x = 778,305.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,305.58/1,173.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.28

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