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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.02, 1,757.13 and 478.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.02, 1,757.13 and 478.14 is: 717.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.02 : 1,757.13 = 478.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.02/1,757.13 = 478.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.02x = 1,757.13 × 478.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.02x = 840,154.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,154.14/1,171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.45

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