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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.38, 1,753.15 and 438.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.38, 1,753.15 and 438.87 is: 657.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.38 : 1,753.15 = 438.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.38/1,753.15 = 438.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.38x = 1,753.15 × 438.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.38x = 769,404.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,404.94/1,169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.96

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