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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.73, 1,692.29 and 479.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.73, 1,692.29 and 479.11 is: 718.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.73 : 1,692.29 = 479.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.73/1,692.29 = 479.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.73x = 1,692.29 × 479.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.73x = 810,790.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,790.67/1,128.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.32

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