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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.33, 1,754.48 and 439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.33, 1,754.48 and 439.52 is: 658.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.33 : 1,754.48 = 439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.33/1,754.48 = 439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.33x = 1,754.48 × 439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.33x = 771,118.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,118.08/1,170.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.89

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