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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.29, 1,753.70 and 438.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.29, 1,753.70 and 438.85 is: 658.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.29 : 1,753.70 = 438.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.29/1,753.70 = 438.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.29x = 1,753.70 × 438.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.29x = 769,609.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,609.05/1,169.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.18

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