Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.40, 1,760 and 479.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,173.40, 1,760 and 479.88 is: 719.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,173.40 : 1,760 = 479.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,173.40/1,760 = 479.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,173.40x = 1,760 × 479.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,173.40x = 844,588.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 844,588.80/1,173.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719.78
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