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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.52, 1,780.92 and 457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.52, 1,780.92 and 457.20 is: 685.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.52 : 1,780.92 = 457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.52/1,780.92 = 457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.52x = 1,780.92 × 457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.52x = 814,236.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,236.62/1,187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.66

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