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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.58, 1,780.74 and 457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.58, 1,780.74 and 457.32 is: 685.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.58 : 1,780.74 = 457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.58/1,780.74 = 457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.58x = 1,780.74 × 457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.58x = 814,368.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,368.02/1,187.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.74

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