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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.45, 1,763.01 and 444.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.45, 1,763.01 and 444.87 is: 667.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.45 : 1,763.01 = 444.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.45/1,763.01 = 444.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.45x = 1,763.01 × 444.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.45x = 784,310.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,310.26/1,175.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.24

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