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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.71, 1,755.47 and 439.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.71, 1,755.47 and 439.77 is: 659.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.71 : 1,755.47 = 439.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.71/1,755.47 = 439.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.71x = 1,755.47 × 439.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.71x = 772,010.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,010.72/1,170.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.44

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