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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.13, 1,759.36 and 443.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.13, 1,759.36 and 443.30 is: 664.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.13 : 1,759.36 = 443.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.13/1,759.36 = 443.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.13x = 1,759.36 × 443.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.13x = 779,927.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,927.58/1,174.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.26

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