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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.51, 1,781.70 and 457.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.51, 1,781.70 and 457.92 is: 686.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.51 : 1,781.70 = 457.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.51/1,781.70 = 457.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.51x = 1,781.70 × 457.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.51x = 815,876.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,876.06/1,188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.47

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