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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.33, 1,755.76 and 439.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.33, 1,755.76 and 439.91 is: 659.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.33 : 1,755.76 = 439.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.33/1,755.76 = 439.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.33x = 1,755.76 × 439.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.33x = 772,383.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,383.79/1,170.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.97

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