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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.50, 1,758.74 and 479.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.50, 1,758.74 and 479.49 is: 719.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.50 : 1,758.74 = 479.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.50/1,758.74 = 479.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.50x = 1,758.74 × 479.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.50x = 843,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,298.24/1,172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.23

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