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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.35, 1,761.83 and 443.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.35, 1,761.83 and 443.93 is: 666.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.35 : 1,761.83 = 443.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.35/1,761.83 = 443.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.35x = 1,761.83 × 443.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.35x = 782,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,131.38/1,174.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.01

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