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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.01, 1,705.94 and 479.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.01, 1,705.94 and 479.05 is: 718.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.01 : 1,705.94 = 479.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.01/1,705.94 = 479.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.01x = 1,705.94 × 479.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.01x = 817,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,232.43/1,137.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.75

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