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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.88, 1,761.96 and 444.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.88, 1,761.96 and 444.62 is: 666.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.88 : 1,761.96 = 444.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.88/1,761.96 = 444.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.88x = 1,761.96 × 444.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.88x = 783,402.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,402.66/1,174.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.79

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