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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.50, 1,772.39 and 440.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.50, 1,772.39 and 440.93 is: 661.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.50 : 1,772.39 = 440.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.50/1,772.39 = 440.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.50x = 1,772.39 × 440.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.50x = 781,505.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,505.46/1,181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.45

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