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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.60, 1,783.52 and 458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.60, 1,783.52 and 458.16 is: 687.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.60 : 1,783.52 = 458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.60/1,783.52 = 458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.60x = 1,783.52 × 458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.60x = 817,137.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,137.52/1,188.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.48

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