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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.44, 1,781.42 and 457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.44, 1,781.42 and 457.22 is: 685.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.44 : 1,781.42 = 457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.44/1,781.42 = 457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.44x = 1,781.42 × 457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.44x = 814,500.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,500.85/1,187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.93

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