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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.79, 1,753.59 and 438.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.79, 1,753.59 and 438.81 is: 657.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.79 : 1,753.59 = 438.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.79/1,753.59 = 438.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.79x = 1,753.59 × 438.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.79x = 769,492.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,492.83/1,169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.80

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