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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.90, 1,755.90 and 440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.90, 1,755.90 and 440.08 is: 659.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.90 : 1,755.90 = 440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.90/1,755.90 = 440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.90x = 1,755.90 × 440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.90x = 772,736.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,736.47/1,170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.95

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