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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,161.84, 1,743.72 and 478.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,161.84, 1,743.72 and 478.32 is: 717.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,161.84 : 1,743.72 = 478.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,161.84/1,743.72 = 478.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,161.84x = 1,743.72 × 478.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,161.84x = 834,056.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,056.15/1,161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.88

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