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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171, 1,755.99 and 440.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171, 1,755.99 and 440.07 is: 659.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171 : 1,755.99 = 440.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171/1,755.99 = 440.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171x = 1,755.99 × 440.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171x = 772,758.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,758.52/1,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.91

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