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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.84, 1,691.16 and 478.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.84, 1,691.16 and 478.03 is: 717.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.84 : 1,691.16 = 478.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.84/1,691.16 = 478.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.84x = 1,691.16 × 478.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.84x = 808,416.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,416.76/1,126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.42

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