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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.46, 1,780.74 and 456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.46, 1,780.74 and 456.48 is: 684.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.46 : 1,780.74 = 456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.46/1,780.74 = 456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.46x = 1,780.74 × 456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.46x = 812,872.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,872.20/1,187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.55

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