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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.79, 1,756.23 and 390.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.79, 1,756.23 and 390.85 is: 586.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.79 : 1,756.23 = 390.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.79/1,756.23 = 390.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.79x = 1,756.23 × 390.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.79x = 686,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,422.50/1,170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.29

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