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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.23, 1,754.88 and 390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.23, 1,754.88 and 390.08 is: 584.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.23 : 1,754.88 = 390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.23/1,754.88 = 390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.23x = 1,754.88 × 390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.23x = 684,534.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,534.82/1,170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.96

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