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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.98, 1,757.70 and 478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.98, 1,757.70 and 478.44 is: 717.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.98 : 1,757.70 = 478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.98/1,757.70 = 478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.98x = 1,757.70 × 478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.98x = 840,953.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,953.99/1,171.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.55

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