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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.57, 1,755.93 and 390.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.57, 1,755.93 and 390.64 is: 585.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.57 : 1,755.93 = 390.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.57/1,755.93 = 390.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.57x = 1,755.93 × 390.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.57x = 685,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,936.50/1,170.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.99

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