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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.64, 1,782.36 and 457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.64, 1,782.36 and 457.38 is: 686.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.64 : 1,782.36 = 457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.64/1,782.36 = 457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.64x = 1,782.36 × 457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.64x = 815,215.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,215.82/1,187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.42

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