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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.24, 1,758.40 and 479.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.24, 1,758.40 and 479.61 is: 719.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.24 : 1,758.40 = 479.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.24/1,758.40 = 479.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.24x = 1,758.40 × 479.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.24x = 843,345.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,345.02/1,172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.43

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