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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.14, 1,761.52 and 443.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.14, 1,761.52 and 443.72 is: 665.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.14 : 1,761.52 = 443.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.14/1,761.52 = 443.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.14x = 1,761.52 × 443.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.14x = 781,621.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,621.65/1,174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.70

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