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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.43, 1,757.07 and 440.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.43, 1,757.07 and 440.95 is: 661.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.43 : 1,757.07 = 440.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.43/1,757.07 = 440.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.43x = 1,757.07 × 440.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.43x = 774,780.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,780.02/1,171.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.40

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