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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.13, 1,781.67 and 457.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.13, 1,781.67 and 457.30 is: 685.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.13 : 1,781.67 = 457.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.13/1,781.67 = 457.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.13x = 1,781.67 × 457.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.13x = 814,757.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,757.69/1,188.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.75

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