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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186, 1,778.76 and 455.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186, 1,778.76 and 455.32 is: 682.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186 : 1,778.76 = 455.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186/1,778.76 = 455.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186x = 1,778.76 × 455.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186x = 809,905.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,905.00/1,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.89

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