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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.27, 1,752.69 and 438.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.27, 1,752.69 and 438.53 is: 657.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.27 : 1,752.69 = 438.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.27/1,752.69 = 438.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.27x = 1,752.69 × 438.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.27x = 768,607.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,607.15/1,169.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.34

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