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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.58, 1,762.10 and 444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.58, 1,762.10 and 444.16 is: 666.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.58 : 1,762.10 = 444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.58/1,762.10 = 444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.58x = 1,762.10 × 444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.58x = 782,654.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,654.34/1,174.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.33

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