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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.59, 1,754.17 and 439.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.59, 1,754.17 and 439.01 is: 658.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.59 : 1,754.17 = 439.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.59/1,754.17 = 439.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.59x = 1,754.17 × 439.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.59x = 770,095.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,095.98/1,169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.43

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