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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.31, 1,753.91 and 438.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.31, 1,753.91 and 438.83 is: 658.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.31 : 1,753.91 = 438.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.31/1,753.91 = 438.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.31x = 1,753.91 × 438.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.31x = 769,668.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,668.33/1,169.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.22

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