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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.25, 1,780.53 and 457.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.25, 1,780.53 and 457.42 is: 685.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.25 : 1,780.53 = 457.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.25/1,780.53 = 457.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.25x = 1,780.53 × 457.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.25x = 814,450.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,450.03/1,188.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.42

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