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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.21, 1,762.21 and 444.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.21, 1,762.21 and 444.23 is: 666.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.21 : 1,762.21 = 444.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.21/1,762.21 = 444.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.21x = 1,762.21 × 444.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.21x = 782,832.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,832.31/1,175.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.12

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