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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.64, 1,755.93 and 440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.64, 1,755.93 and 440.56 is: 660.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.64 : 1,755.93 = 440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.64/1,755.93 = 440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.64x = 1,755.93 × 440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.64x = 773,592.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,592.52/1,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.83

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