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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.76, 1,690.50 and 478.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.76, 1,690.50 and 478.92 is: 717.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.76 : 1,690.50 = 478.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.76/1,690.50 = 478.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.76x = 1,690.50 × 478.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.76x = 809,614.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,614.26/1,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.90

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