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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.60, 1,756.68 and 440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.60, 1,756.68 and 440.32 is: 660.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.60 : 1,756.68 = 440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.60/1,756.68 = 440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.60x = 1,756.68 × 440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.60x = 773,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,501.34/1,171.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.21

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