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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.95, 1,753.41 and 439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.95, 1,753.41 and 439.02 is: 658.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.95 : 1,753.41 = 439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.95/1,753.41 = 439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.95x = 1,753.41 × 439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.95x = 769,782.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,782.06/1,168.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.52

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