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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.28, 1,755.74 and 440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.28, 1,755.74 and 440.64 is: 660.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.28 : 1,755.74 = 440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.28/1,755.74 = 440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.28x = 1,755.74 × 440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.28x = 773,649.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,649.27/1,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.52

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