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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170, 1,753.92 and 439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170, 1,753.92 and 439.08 is: 658.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170 : 1,753.92 = 439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170/1,753.92 = 439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170x = 1,753.92 × 439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170x = 770,111.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,111.19/1,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.21

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