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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.18, 1,754.51 and 439.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.18, 1,754.51 and 439.34 is: 658.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.18 : 1,754.51 = 439.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.18/1,754.51 = 439.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.18x = 1,754.51 × 439.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.18x = 770,815.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,815.45/1,170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.72

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