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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.49, 1,755.50 and 439.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.49, 1,755.50 and 439.82 is: 659.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.49 : 1,755.50 = 439.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.49/1,755.50 = 439.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.49x = 1,755.50 × 439.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.49x = 772,104.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,104.01/1,170.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.64

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