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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.88, 1,691.76 and 478.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.88, 1,691.76 and 478.52 is: 717.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.88 : 1,691.76 = 478.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.88/1,691.76 = 478.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.88x = 1,691.76 × 478.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.88x = 809,541.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,541.00/1,127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.75

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