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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.82, 1,782.45 and 457.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.82, 1,782.45 and 457.47 is: 686.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.82 : 1,782.45 = 457.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.82/1,782.45 = 457.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.82x = 1,782.45 × 457.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.82x = 815,417.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,417.40/1,187.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.48

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