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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.08, 1,757.52 and 478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.08, 1,757.52 and 478.44 is: 718.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.08 : 1,757.52 = 478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.08/1,757.52 = 478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.08x = 1,757.52 × 478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.08x = 840,867.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,867.87/1,171.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.03

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