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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.47, 1,762.49 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.47, 1,762.49 and 444.24 is: 666.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.47 : 1,762.49 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.47/1,762.49 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.47x = 1,762.49 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.47x = 782,969.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,969.67/1,175.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.09

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