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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.91, 1,761.35 and 445.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.91, 1,761.35 and 445.01 is: 667.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.91 : 1,761.35 = 445.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.91/1,761.35 = 445.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.91x = 1,761.35 × 445.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.91x = 783,807.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,807.33/1,174.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.12

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