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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.68, 1,755.54 and 439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.68, 1,755.54 and 439.88 is: 659.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.68 : 1,755.54 = 439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.68/1,755.54 = 439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.68x = 1,755.54 × 439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.68x = 772,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,226.94/1,170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.64

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