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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.52, 1,762.02 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.52, 1,762.02 and 444.08 is: 666.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.52 : 1,762.02 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.52/1,762.02 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.52x = 1,762.02 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.52x = 782,475.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,475.62/1,174.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.21

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