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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.70, 1,782.92 and 458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.70, 1,782.92 and 458.22 is: 687.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.70 : 1,782.92 = 458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.70/1,782.92 = 458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.70x = 1,782.92 × 458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.70x = 816,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,958.40/1,188.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.27

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