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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.24, 1,690.78 and 477.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.24, 1,690.78 and 477.80 is: 716.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.24 : 1,690.78 = 477.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.24/1,690.78 = 477.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.24x = 1,690.78 × 477.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.24x = 807,854.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,854.68/1,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.67

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