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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.04, 1,782.12 and 457.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.04, 1,782.12 and 457.36 is: 686.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.04 : 1,782.12 = 457.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.04/1,782.12 = 457.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.04x = 1,782.12 × 457.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.04x = 815,070.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,070.40/1,188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.06

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