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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.27, 1,758.63 and 478.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.27, 1,758.63 and 478.94 is: 718.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.27 : 1,758.63 = 478.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.27/1,758.63 = 478.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.27x = 1,758.63 × 478.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.27x = 842,269.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,269.46/1,172.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.50

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