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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.58, 1,756.56 and 440.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.58, 1,756.56 and 440.67 is: 661.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.58 : 1,756.56 = 440.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.58/1,756.56 = 440.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.58x = 1,756.56 × 440.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.58x = 774,063.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,063.30/1,170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.26

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