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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.68, 1,760.52 and 443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.68, 1,760.52 and 443.88 is: 665.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.68 : 1,760.52 = 443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.68/1,760.52 = 443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.68x = 1,760.52 × 443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.68x = 781,459.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,459.62/1,173.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.82

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