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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.06, 1,754.24 and 439.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.06, 1,754.24 and 439.64 is: 659.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.06 : 1,754.24 = 439.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.06/1,754.24 = 439.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.06x = 1,754.24 × 439.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.06x = 771,234.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,234.07/1,170.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.14

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