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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.11, 1,755.31 and 440.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.11, 1,755.31 and 440.22 is: 659.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.11 : 1,755.31 = 440.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.11/1,755.31 = 440.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.11x = 1,755.31 × 440.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.11x = 772,722.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,722.57/1,171.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.82

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