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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.76, 1,759.95 and 442.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.76, 1,759.95 and 442.95 is: 664.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.76 : 1,759.95 = 442.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.76/1,759.95 = 442.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.76x = 1,759.95 × 442.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.76x = 779,569.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,569.85/1,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.16

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