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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.49, 1,760.93 and 443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.49, 1,760.93 and 443.44 is: 664.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.49 : 1,760.93 = 443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.49/1,760.93 = 443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.49x = 1,760.93 × 443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.49x = 780,860.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,860.18/1,174.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.85

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