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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.58, 1,692.72 and 479.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.58, 1,692.72 and 479.38 is: 719.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.58 : 1,692.72 = 479.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.58/1,692.72 = 479.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.58x = 1,692.72 × 479.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.58x = 811,456.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,456.11/1,128.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.01

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