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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162, 1,743.12 and 478

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162, 1,743.12 and 478 is: 717.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162 : 1,743.12 = 478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162/1,743.12 = 478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162x = 1,743.12 × 478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162x = 833,211.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,211.36/1,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.05

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