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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.60, 1,757.70 and 441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.60, 1,757.70 and 441.38 is: 662.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.60 : 1,757.70 = 441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.60/1,757.70 = 441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.60x = 1,757.70 × 441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.60x = 775,818.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,818.02/1,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.19

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