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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.06, 1,771.01 and 440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.06, 1,771.01 and 440.64 is: 660.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.06 : 1,771.01 = 440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.06/1,771.01 = 440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.06x = 1,771.01 × 440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.06x = 780,376.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,376.47/1,181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.74

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