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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.92, 1,755.27 and 440.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.92, 1,755.27 and 440.34 is: 660.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.92 : 1,755.27 = 440.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.92/1,755.27 = 440.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.92x = 1,755.27 × 440.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.92x = 772,915.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,915.59/1,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.10

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