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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.34, 1,778.88 and 455.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.34, 1,778.88 and 455.50 is: 683.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.34 : 1,778.88 = 455.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.34/1,778.88 = 455.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.34x = 1,778.88 × 455.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.34x = 810,279.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,279.84/1,186.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.01

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