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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.41, 1,761.60 and 481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.41, 1,761.60 and 481.44 is: 722.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.41 : 1,761.60 = 481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.41/1,761.60 = 481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.41x = 1,761.60 × 481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.41x = 848,104.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,104.70/1,174.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.15

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