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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.64, 1,754.56 and 439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.64, 1,754.56 and 439.36 is: 658.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.64 : 1,754.56 = 439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.64/1,754.56 = 439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.64x = 1,754.56 × 439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.64x = 770,883.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,883.48/1,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.51

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