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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.17, 1,951.73 and 479.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.17, 1,951.73 and 479.12 is: 718.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.17 : 1,951.73 = 479.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.17/1,951.73 = 479.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.17x = 1,951.73 × 479.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.17x = 935,112.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,112.88/1,301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.67

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