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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.58, 1,783.17 and 457.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.58, 1,783.17 and 457.96 is: 687.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.58 : 1,783.17 = 457.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.58/1,783.17 = 457.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.58x = 1,783.17 × 457.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.58x = 816,609.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,609.33/1,188.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.05

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