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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.83, 1,756.04 and 440.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.83, 1,756.04 and 440.41 is: 660.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.83 : 1,756.04 = 440.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.83/1,756.04 = 440.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.83x = 1,756.04 × 440.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.83x = 773,370.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,370.98/1,170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.54

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