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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.32, 1,761.24 and 443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.32, 1,761.24 and 443.76 is: 665.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.32 : 1,761.24 = 443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.32/1,761.24 = 443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.32x = 1,761.24 × 443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.32x = 781,567.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,567.86/1,174.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.55

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