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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.52, 1,753.74 and 438.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.52, 1,753.74 and 438.54 is: 657.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.52 : 1,753.74 = 438.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.52/1,753.74 = 438.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.52x = 1,753.74 × 438.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.52x = 769,085.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,085.14/1,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.61

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