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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.31, 1,754.18 and 439.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.31, 1,754.18 and 439.10 is: 658.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.31 : 1,754.18 = 439.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.31/1,754.18 = 439.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.31x = 1,754.18 × 439.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.31x = 770,249.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,249.47/1,169.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.72

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