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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.59, 1,756.15 and 440.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.59, 1,756.15 and 440.51 is: 660.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.59 : 1,756.15 = 440.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.59/1,756.15 = 440.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.59x = 1,756.15 × 440.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.59x = 773,591.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,591.75/1,170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.86

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