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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.47, 1,782.06 and 457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.47, 1,782.06 and 457.22 is: 686.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.47 : 1,782.06 = 457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.47/1,782.06 = 457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.47x = 1,782.06 × 457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.47x = 814,794.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,794.42/1,187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.16

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