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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.34, 1,691.91 and 478.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.34, 1,691.91 and 478.53 is: 718.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.34 : 1,691.91 = 478.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.34/1,691.91 = 478.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.34x = 1,691.91 × 478.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.34x = 809,621.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,621.23/1,127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.17

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