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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.38, 1,761.26 and 443.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.38, 1,761.26 and 443.54 is: 665.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.38 : 1,761.26 = 443.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.38/1,761.26 = 443.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.38x = 1,761.26 × 443.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.38x = 781,189.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,189.26/1,174.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.19

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