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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169, 1,753.56 and 438.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169, 1,753.56 and 438.52 is: 657.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169 : 1,753.56 = 438.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169/1,753.56 = 438.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169x = 1,753.56 × 438.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169x = 768,971.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,971.13/1,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.80

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