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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.44, 1,781.55 and 457.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.44, 1,781.55 and 457.03 is: 685.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.44 : 1,781.55 = 457.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.44/1,781.55 = 457.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.44x = 1,781.55 × 457.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.44x = 814,215.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,215.29/1,187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.69

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