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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.76, 1,755.78 and 440.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.76, 1,755.78 and 440.68 is: 660.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.76 : 1,755.78 = 440.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.76/1,755.78 = 440.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.76x = 1,755.78 × 440.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.76x = 773,737.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,737.13/1,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.88

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