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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.92, 1,756.60 and 390.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.92, 1,756.60 and 390.68 is: 586.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.92 : 1,756.60 = 390.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.92/1,756.60 = 390.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.92x = 1,756.60 × 390.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.92x = 686,268.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,268.49/1,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.09

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