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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.58, 1,756.80 and 440.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.58, 1,756.80 and 440.74 is: 661.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.58 : 1,756.80 = 440.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.58/1,756.80 = 440.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.58x = 1,756.80 × 440.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.58x = 774,292.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,292.03/1,170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.46

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