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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.59, 1,754.82 and 439.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.59, 1,754.82 and 439.63 is: 659.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.59 : 1,754.82 = 439.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.59/1,754.82 = 439.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.59x = 1,754.82 × 439.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.59x = 771,467.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,467.13/1,170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.04

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