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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.40, 1,761.36 and 443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.40, 1,761.36 and 443.84 is: 665.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.40 : 1,761.36 = 443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.40/1,761.36 = 443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.40x = 1,761.36 × 443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.40x = 781,762.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,762.02/1,174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.67

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