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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.20, 1,756.21 and 439.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.20, 1,756.21 and 439.99 is: 660.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.20 : 1,756.21 = 439.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.20/1,756.21 = 439.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.20x = 1,756.21 × 439.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.20x = 772,714.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,714.84/1,170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.33

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