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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.94, 1,754.88 and 439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.94, 1,754.88 and 439.20 is: 658.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.94 : 1,754.88 = 439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.94/1,754.88 = 439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.94x = 1,754.88 × 439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.94x = 770,743.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,743.30/1,169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.79

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