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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.54, 1,692.57 and 479.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.54, 1,692.57 and 479.73 is: 719.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.54 : 1,692.57 = 479.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.54/1,692.57 = 479.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.54x = 1,692.57 × 479.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.54x = 811,976.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,976.61/1,128.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.49

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