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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.29, 1,761.18 and 443.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.29, 1,761.18 and 443.85 is: 665.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.29 : 1,761.18 = 443.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.29/1,761.18 = 443.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.29x = 1,761.18 × 443.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.29x = 781,699.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,699.74/1,174.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.68

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