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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.20, 1,782.37 and 457.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.20, 1,782.37 and 457.78 is: 686.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.20 : 1,782.37 = 457.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.20/1,782.37 = 457.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.20x = 1,782.37 × 457.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.20x = 815,929.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,929.45/1,188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.69

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