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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.70, 1,692.36 and 478.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.70, 1,692.36 and 478.89 is: 718.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.70 : 1,692.36 = 478.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.70/1,692.36 = 478.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.70x = 1,692.36 × 478.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.70x = 810,454.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,454.28/1,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.68

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