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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.53, 1,759.82 and 479.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.53, 1,759.82 and 479.58 is: 719.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.53 : 1,759.82 = 479.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.53/1,759.82 = 479.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.53x = 1,759.82 × 479.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.53x = 843,974.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,974.48/1,172.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.79

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