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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.61, 1,754.55 and 429.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.61, 1,754.55 and 429.45 is: 644.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.61 : 1,754.55 = 429.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.61/1,754.55 = 429.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.61x = 1,754.55 × 429.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.61x = 753,491.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,491.50/1,169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.22

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