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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.29, 1,755.62 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.29, 1,755.62 and 439.92 is: 659.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.29 : 1,755.62 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.29/1,755.62 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.29x = 1,755.62 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.29x = 772,325.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,325.76/1,170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.94

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