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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.59, 1,756.32 and 440.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.59, 1,756.32 and 440.63 is: 660.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.59 : 1,756.32 = 440.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.59/1,756.32 = 440.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.59x = 1,756.32 × 440.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.59x = 773,887.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,887.28/1,171.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.54

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