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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.41, 1,754.30 and 439.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.41, 1,754.30 and 439.04 is: 658.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.41 : 1,754.30 = 439.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.41/1,754.30 = 439.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.41x = 1,754.30 × 439.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.41x = 770,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,213.36/1,169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.63

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