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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.58, 1,782.69 and 458.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.58, 1,782.69 and 458.05 is: 687.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.58 : 1,782.69 = 458.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.58/1,782.69 = 458.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.58x = 1,782.69 × 458.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.58x = 816,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,554.98/1,188.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.00

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