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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.20, 1,761.35 and 443.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.20, 1,761.35 and 443.68 is: 665.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.20 : 1,761.35 = 443.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.20/1,761.35 = 443.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.20x = 1,761.35 × 443.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.20x = 781,469.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,469.15/1,174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.54

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