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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.23, 1,754.87 and 439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.23, 1,754.87 and 439.40 is: 658.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.23 : 1,754.87 = 439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.23/1,754.87 = 439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.23x = 1,754.87 × 439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.23x = 771,092.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,092.07/1,170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.93

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