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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.13, 1,691.28 and 478.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.13, 1,691.28 and 478.41 is: 717.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.13 : 1,691.28 = 478.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.13/1,691.28 = 478.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.13x = 1,691.28 × 478.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.13x = 809,118.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,118.92/1,128.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.22

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