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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.17, 1,779.72 and 457.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.17, 1,779.72 and 457.27 is: 685.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.17 : 1,779.72 = 457.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.17/1,779.72 = 457.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.17x = 1,779.72 × 457.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.17x = 813,812.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,812.56/1,187.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.51

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