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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.59, 1,754.45 and 438.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.59, 1,754.45 and 438.91 is: 658.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.59 : 1,754.45 = 438.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.59/1,754.45 = 438.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.59x = 1,754.45 × 438.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.59x = 770,045.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,045.65/1,169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.39

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