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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.27, 1,755.69 and 440.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.27, 1,755.69 and 440.53 is: 660.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.27 : 1,755.69 = 440.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.27/1,755.69 = 440.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.27x = 1,755.69 × 440.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.27x = 773,434.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,434.12/1,171.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.34

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