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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.46, 1,755.95 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.46, 1,755.95 and 440.04 is: 660.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.46 : 1,755.95 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.46/1,755.95 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.46x = 1,755.95 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.46x = 772,687.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,687.14/1,170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.16

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