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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.79, 1,754.45 and 439.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.79, 1,754.45 and 439.35 is: 658.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.79 : 1,754.45 = 439.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.79/1,754.45 = 439.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.79x = 1,754.45 × 439.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.79x = 770,815.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,815.41/1,169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.93

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