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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.37, 1,763.12 and 445.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.37, 1,763.12 and 445.01 is: 667.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.37 : 1,763.12 = 445.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.37/1,763.12 = 445.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.37x = 1,763.12 × 445.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.37x = 784,594.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,594.99/1,175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.53

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