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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.74, 1,754.75 and 439.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.74, 1,754.75 and 439.85 is: 659.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.74 : 1,754.75 = 439.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.74/1,754.75 = 439.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.74x = 1,754.75 × 439.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.74x = 771,826.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,826.79/1,170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.26

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