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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.17, 1,778.16 and 455.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.17, 1,778.16 and 455.16 is: 682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.17 : 1,778.16 = 455.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.17/1,778.16 = 455.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.17x = 1,778.16 × 455.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.17x = 809,347.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,347.31/1,186.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.32

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