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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.88, 1,755.52 and 440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.88, 1,755.52 and 440.32 is: 660.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.88 : 1,755.52 = 440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.88/1,755.52 = 440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.88x = 1,755.52 × 440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.88x = 772,990.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,990.57/1,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.18

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