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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.30, 1,756.26 and 440.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.30, 1,756.26 and 440.49 is: 661.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.30 : 1,756.26 = 440.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.30/1,756.26 = 440.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.30x = 1,756.26 × 440.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.30x = 773,614.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,614.97/1,170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.04

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