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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.36, 1,758.56 and 478.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.36, 1,758.56 and 478.89 is: 718.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.36 : 1,758.56 = 478.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.36/1,758.56 = 478.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.36x = 1,758.56 × 478.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.36x = 842,154.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,154.40/1,172.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.34

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