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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.74, 1,757.59 and 478.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.74, 1,757.59 and 478.39 is: 717.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.74 : 1,757.59 = 478.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.74/1,757.59 = 478.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.74x = 1,757.59 × 478.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.74x = 840,813.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,813.48/1,171.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.58

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