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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.30, 1,699.58 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.30, 1,699.58 and 439.92 is: 659.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.30 : 1,699.58 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.30/1,699.58 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.30x = 1,699.58 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.30x = 747,679.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,679.23/1,133.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.74

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