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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.96, 1,756.60 and 401.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.96, 1,756.60 and 401.68 is: 602.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.96 : 1,756.60 = 401.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.96/1,756.60 = 401.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.96x = 1,756.60 × 401.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.96x = 705,591.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,591.09/1,170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.57

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