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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.75, 1,691.64 and 478.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.75, 1,691.64 and 478.68 is: 717.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.75 : 1,691.64 = 478.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.75/1,691.64 = 478.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.75x = 1,691.64 × 478.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.75x = 809,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,754.24/1,128.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.39

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