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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.78, 1,759.27 and 479.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.78, 1,759.27 and 479.49 is: 719.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.78 : 1,759.27 = 479.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.78/1,759.27 = 479.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.78x = 1,759.27 × 479.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.78x = 843,551.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,551.17/1,172.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.28

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