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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.08, 1,755.84 and 401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.08, 1,755.84 and 401.40 is: 601.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.08 : 1,755.84 = 401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.08/1,755.84 = 401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.08x = 1,755.84 × 401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.08x = 704,794.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,794.18/1,171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.83

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