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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.31, 1,779.55 and 455.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.31, 1,779.55 and 455.89 is: 683.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.31 : 1,779.55 = 455.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.31/1,779.55 = 455.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.31x = 1,779.55 × 455.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.31x = 811,270.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,270.15/1,186.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.86

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