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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.61, 1,754.57 and 439.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.61, 1,754.57 and 439.72 is: 659.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.61 : 1,754.57 = 439.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.61/1,754.57 = 439.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.61x = 1,754.57 × 439.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.61x = 771,517.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,517.32/1,170.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.07

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