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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.03, 1,753.95 and 440.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.03, 1,753.95 and 440.10 is: 659.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.03 : 1,753.95 = 440.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.03/1,753.95 = 440.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.03x = 1,753.95 × 440.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.03x = 771,913.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,913.40/1,170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.74

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