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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.35, 1,757.18 and 440.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.35, 1,757.18 and 440.98 is: 661.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.35 : 1,757.18 = 440.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.35/1,757.18 = 440.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.35x = 1,757.18 × 440.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.35x = 774,881.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,881.24/1,171.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.53

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