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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.06, 1,755.21 and 389.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.06, 1,755.21 and 389.85 is: 584.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.06 : 1,755.21 = 389.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.06/1,755.21 = 389.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.06x = 1,755.21 × 389.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.06x = 684,268.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,268.62/1,170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.81

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