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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.28, 1,691.10 and 478.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.28, 1,691.10 and 478.50 is: 717.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.28 : 1,691.10 = 478.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.28/1,691.10 = 478.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.28x = 1,691.10 × 478.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.28x = 809,191.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,191.35/1,127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.83

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