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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.58, 1,761.98 and 444.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.58, 1,761.98 and 444.17 is: 666.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.58 : 1,761.98 = 444.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.58/1,761.98 = 444.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.58x = 1,761.98 × 444.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.58x = 782,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,618.66/1,174.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.30

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