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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.12, 1,779.96 and 457.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.12, 1,779.96 and 457.36 is: 685.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.12 : 1,779.96 = 457.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.12/1,779.96 = 457.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.12x = 1,779.96 × 457.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.12x = 814,082.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,082.51/1,187.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.76

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