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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.28, 1,759.44 and 479.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.28, 1,759.44 and 479.32 is: 719.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.28 : 1,759.44 = 479.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.28/1,759.44 = 479.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.28x = 1,759.44 × 479.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.28x = 843,334.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,334.78/1,172.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.40

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