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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.24, 1,779.50 and 456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.24, 1,779.50 and 456.44 is: 684.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.24 : 1,779.50 = 456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.24/1,779.50 = 456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.24x = 1,779.50 × 456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.24x = 812,234.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,234.98/1,187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.14

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