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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.64, 1,781.93 and 457.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.64, 1,781.93 and 457.02 is: 685.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.64 : 1,781.93 = 457.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.64/1,781.93 = 457.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.64x = 1,781.93 × 457.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.64x = 814,378.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,378.79/1,187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.71

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