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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.02, 1,756.98 and 440.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.02, 1,756.98 and 440.78 is: 661.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.02 : 1,756.98 = 440.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.02/1,756.98 = 440.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.02x = 1,756.98 × 440.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.02x = 774,441.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,441.64/1,171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.34

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