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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.45, 1,755.11 and 419.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.45, 1,755.11 and 419.70 is: 629.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.45 : 1,755.11 = 419.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.45/1,755.11 = 419.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.45x = 1,755.11 × 419.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.45x = 736,617.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,617.57/1,170.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.35

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