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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.51, 1,754.33 and 439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.51, 1,754.33 and 439.02 is: 658.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.51 : 1,754.33 = 439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.51/1,754.33 = 439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.51x = 1,754.33 × 439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.51x = 770,183.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,183.76/1,169.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.56

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