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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.58, 1,758.83 and 479.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.58, 1,758.83 and 479.23 is: 718.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.58 : 1,758.83 = 479.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.58/1,758.83 = 479.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.58x = 1,758.83 × 479.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.58x = 842,884.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,884.10/1,172.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.83

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