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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.98, 1,693.92 and 479.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.98, 1,693.92 and 479.82 is: 719.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.98 : 1,693.92 = 479.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.98/1,693.92 = 479.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.98x = 1,693.92 × 479.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.98x = 812,776.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,776.69/1,128.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.92

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