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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186, 1,778.20 and 455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186, 1,778.20 and 455.60 is: 683.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186 : 1,778.20 = 455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186/1,778.20 = 455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186x = 1,778.20 × 455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186x = 810,147.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,147.92/1,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.09

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