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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.93, 1,759.77 and 433.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.93, 1,759.77 and 433.38 is: 649.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.93 : 1,759.77 = 433.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.93/1,759.77 = 433.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.93x = 1,759.77 × 433.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.93x = 762,649.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,649.12/1,173.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.65

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