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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.81, 1,759.95 and 479.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.81, 1,759.95 and 479.48 is: 719.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.81 : 1,759.95 = 479.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.81/1,759.95 = 479.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.81x = 1,759.95 × 479.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.81x = 843,864.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,864.03/1,172.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.52

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