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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.26, 1,761.50 and 444.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.26, 1,761.50 and 444.36 is: 666.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.26 : 1,761.50 = 444.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.26/1,761.50 = 444.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.26x = 1,761.50 × 444.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.26x = 782,740.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,740.14/1,175.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.01

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