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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.88, 1,690.86 and 479.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.88, 1,690.86 and 479.08 is: 718.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.88 : 1,690.86 = 479.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.88/1,690.86 = 479.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.88x = 1,690.86 × 479.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.88x = 810,057.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,057.21/1,127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.21

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