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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.82, 1,757.73 and 478.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.82, 1,757.73 and 478.33 is: 717.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.82 : 1,757.73 = 478.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.82/1,757.73 = 478.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.82x = 1,757.73 × 478.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.82x = 840,774.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,774.99/1,171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.50

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