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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.03, 1,759.41 and 479.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.03, 1,759.41 and 479.22 is: 718.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.03 : 1,759.41 = 479.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.03/1,759.41 = 479.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.03x = 1,759.41 × 479.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.03x = 843,144.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,144.46/1,173.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.77

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