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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.36, 1,706.28 and 478.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.36, 1,706.28 and 478.86 is: 718.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.36 : 1,706.28 = 478.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.36/1,706.28 = 478.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.36x = 1,706.28 × 478.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.36x = 817,069.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,069.24/1,137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.39

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