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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.68, 1,756.16 and 440.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.68, 1,756.16 and 440.79 is: 660.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.68 : 1,756.16 = 440.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.68/1,756.16 = 440.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.68x = 1,756.16 × 440.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.68x = 774,097.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,097.77/1,171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.67

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