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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.47, 1,755.95 and 390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.47, 1,755.95 and 390.44 is: 585.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.47 : 1,755.95 = 390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.47/1,755.95 = 390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.47x = 1,755.95 × 390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.47x = 685,582.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,582.39/1,170.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.74

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