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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.50, 1,761.48 and 443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.50, 1,761.48 and 443.88 is: 665.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.50 : 1,761.48 = 443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.50/1,761.48 = 443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.50x = 1,761.48 × 443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.50x = 781,885.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,885.74/1,174.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.72

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