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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.24, 1,755.09 and 439.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.24, 1,755.09 and 439.62 is: 659.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.24 : 1,755.09 = 439.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.24/1,755.09 = 439.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.24x = 1,755.09 × 439.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.24x = 771,572.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,572.67/1,170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.33

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