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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.84, 1,782.01 and 457.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.84, 1,782.01 and 457.42 is: 686.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.84 : 1,782.01 = 457.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.84/1,782.01 = 457.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.84x = 1,782.01 × 457.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.84x = 815,127.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,127.01/1,187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.23

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