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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.18, 1,755.54 and 390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.18, 1,755.54 and 390.24 is: 585.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.18 : 1,755.54 = 390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.18/1,755.54 = 390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.18x = 1,755.54 × 390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.18x = 685,081.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,081.93/1,170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.45

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