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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.76, 1,757.91 and 479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.76, 1,757.91 and 479.16 is: 718.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.76 : 1,757.91 = 479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.76/1,757.91 = 479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.76x = 1,757.91 × 479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.76x = 842,320.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,320.16/1,172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.24

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