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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.90, 1,754.31 and 439.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.90, 1,754.31 and 439.01 is: 658.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.90 : 1,754.31 = 439.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.90/1,754.31 = 439.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.90x = 1,754.31 × 439.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.90x = 770,159.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,159.63/1,169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.31

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