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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.18, 1,761.13 and 443.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.18, 1,761.13 and 443.83 is: 665.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.18 : 1,761.13 = 443.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.18/1,761.13 = 443.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.18x = 1,761.13 × 443.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.18x = 781,642.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,642.33/1,174.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.69

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