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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.34, 1,754.76 and 438.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.34, 1,754.76 and 438.92 is: 658.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.34 : 1,754.76 = 438.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.34/1,754.76 = 438.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.34x = 1,754.76 × 438.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.34x = 770,198.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,198.71/1,169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.66

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