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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.77, 1,762.21 and 444.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.77, 1,762.21 and 444.41 is: 666.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.77 : 1,762.21 = 444.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.77/1,762.21 = 444.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.77x = 1,762.21 × 444.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.77x = 783,143.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,143.75/1,174.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.64

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