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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.21, 1,690.67 and 478.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.21, 1,690.67 and 478.10 is: 717.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.21 : 1,690.67 = 478.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.21/1,690.67 = 478.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.21x = 1,690.67 × 478.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.21x = 808,298.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,298.48/1,127.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.08

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