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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.42, 1,760.13 and 442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.42, 1,760.13 and 442.60 is: 663.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.42 : 1,760.13 = 442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.42/1,760.13 = 442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.42x = 1,760.13 × 442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.42x = 779,029.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,029.14/1,173.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.90

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