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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.91, 1,755.96 and 440.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.91, 1,755.96 and 440.11 is: 660.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.91 : 1,755.96 = 440.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.91/1,755.96 = 440.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.91x = 1,755.96 × 440.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.91x = 772,815.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,815.56/1,170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.01

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