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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.37, 1,773.92 and 442.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.37, 1,773.92 and 442.79 is: 663.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.37 : 1,773.92 = 442.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.37/1,773.92 = 442.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.37x = 1,773.92 × 442.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.37x = 785,474.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,474.04/1,183.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.76

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