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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.92, 1,762.02 and 444.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.92, 1,762.02 and 444.32 is: 666.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.92 : 1,762.02 = 444.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.92/1,762.02 = 444.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.92x = 1,762.02 × 444.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.92x = 782,898.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,898.52/1,174.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.34

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