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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.33, 1,692.51 and 478.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.33, 1,692.51 and 478.62 is: 717.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.33 : 1,692.51 = 478.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.33/1,692.51 = 478.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.33x = 1,692.51 × 478.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.33x = 810,069.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,069.14/1,128.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.94

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