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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.54, 1,779.98 and 456.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.54, 1,779.98 and 456.19 is: 684.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.54 : 1,779.98 = 456.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.54/1,779.98 = 456.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.54x = 1,779.98 × 456.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.54x = 812,002.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,002.35/1,186.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.35

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