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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.88, 1,756.34 and 440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.88, 1,756.34 and 440.80 is: 661.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.88 : 1,756.34 = 440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.88/1,756.34 = 440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.88x = 1,756.34 × 440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.88x = 774,194.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,194.67/1,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.21

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