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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.89, 1,753.72 and 439.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.89, 1,753.72 and 439.27 is: 658.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.89 : 1,753.72 = 439.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.89/1,753.72 = 439.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.89x = 1,753.72 × 439.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.89x = 770,351.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,351.10/1,169.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.48

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