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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.73, 1,755.62 and 439.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.73, 1,755.62 and 439.91 is: 659.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.73 : 1,755.62 = 439.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.73/1,755.62 = 439.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.73x = 1,755.62 × 439.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.73x = 772,303.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,303.82/1,170.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.68

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