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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.07, 1,755.08 and 292.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.07, 1,755.08 and 292.57 is: 438.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.07 : 1,755.08 = 292.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.07/1,755.08 = 292.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.07x = 1,755.08 × 292.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.07x = 513,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,483.76/1,170.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.85

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