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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.47, 1,762.38 and 443.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.47, 1,762.38 and 443.85 is: 666.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.47 : 1,762.38 = 443.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.47/1,762.38 = 443.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.47x = 1,762.38 × 443.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.47x = 782,232.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,232.36/1,174.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.03

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