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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.18, 1,706.25 and 479.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.18, 1,706.25 and 479.22 is: 719.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.18 : 1,706.25 = 479.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.18/1,706.25 = 479.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.18x = 1,706.25 × 479.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.18x = 817,669.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,669.13/1,137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.03

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