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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.78, 1,693.08 and 479.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.78, 1,693.08 and 479.52 is: 719.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.78 : 1,693.08 = 479.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.78/1,693.08 = 479.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.78x = 1,693.08 × 479.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.78x = 811,865.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,865.72/1,128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.24

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