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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.85, 1,768.61 and 476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.85, 1,768.61 and 476.28 is: 714.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.85 : 1,768.61 = 476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.85/1,768.61 = 476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.85x = 1,768.61 × 476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.85x = 842,353.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,353.57/1,178.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.56

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