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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.66, 1,756.26 and 390.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.66, 1,756.26 and 390.75 is: 586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.66 : 1,756.26 = 390.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.66/1,756.26 = 390.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.66x = 1,756.26 × 390.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.66x = 686,258.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,258.60/1,170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.22

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