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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.92, 1,762.38 and 444.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.92, 1,762.38 and 444.11 is: 666.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.92 : 1,762.38 = 444.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.92/1,762.38 = 444.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.92x = 1,762.38 × 444.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.92x = 782,681.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,681.77/1,174.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.16

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