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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.50, 1,755.68 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.50, 1,755.68 and 439.98 is: 659.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.50 : 1,755.68 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.50/1,755.68 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.50x = 1,755.68 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.50x = 772,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,465.18/1,170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.94

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