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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.38, 1,759.98 and 443.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.38, 1,759.98 and 443.22 is: 664.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.38 : 1,759.98 = 443.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.38/1,759.98 = 443.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.38x = 1,759.98 × 443.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.38x = 780,058.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,058.34/1,174.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.23

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