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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.58, 1,755.30 and 439.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.58, 1,755.30 and 439.74 is: 659.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.58 : 1,755.30 = 439.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.58/1,755.30 = 439.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.58x = 1,755.30 × 439.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.58x = 771,875.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,875.62/1,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.96

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