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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.31, 1,756.19 and 440.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.31, 1,756.19 and 440.46 is: 660.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.31 : 1,756.19 = 440.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.31/1,756.19 = 440.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.31x = 1,756.19 × 440.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.31x = 773,532.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,532.55/1,171.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.40

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