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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.27, 1,754.46 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.27, 1,754.46 and 439.44 is: 658.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.27 : 1,754.46 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.27/1,754.46 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.27x = 1,754.46 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.27x = 770,979.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,979.90/1,170.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.81

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