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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.14, 1,755.54 and 429.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.14, 1,755.54 and 429.68 is: 644.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.14 : 1,755.54 = 429.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.14/1,755.54 = 429.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.14x = 1,755.54 × 429.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.14x = 754,320.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,320.43/1,170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.64

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