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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.79, 1,779.71 and 456.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.79, 1,779.71 and 456.17 is: 684.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.79 : 1,779.71 = 456.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.79/1,779.71 = 456.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.79x = 1,779.71 × 456.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.79x = 811,839.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,839.13/1,186.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.07

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