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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.38, 1,754.65 and 439.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.38, 1,754.65 and 439.87 is: 659.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.38 : 1,754.65 = 439.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.38/1,754.65 = 439.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.38x = 1,754.65 × 439.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.38x = 771,817.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,817.90/1,170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.46

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