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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.09, 1,753.73 and 438.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.09, 1,753.73 and 438.47 is: 657.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.09 : 1,753.73 = 438.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.09/1,753.73 = 438.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.09x = 1,753.73 × 438.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.09x = 768,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,957.99/1,169.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.74

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