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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.68, 1,758.98 and 479.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.68, 1,758.98 and 479.15 is: 718.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.68 : 1,758.98 = 479.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.68/1,758.98 = 479.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.68x = 1,758.98 × 479.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.68x = 842,814.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,814.27/1,172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.71

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