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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.83, 1,757.16 and 440.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.83, 1,757.16 and 440.90 is: 661.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.83 : 1,757.16 = 440.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.83/1,757.16 = 440.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.83x = 1,757.16 × 440.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.83x = 774,729.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,729.65/1,171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.13

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