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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.72, 1,783.08 and 458.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.72, 1,783.08 and 458.51 is: 687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.72 : 1,783.08 = 458.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.72/1,783.08 = 458.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.72x = 1,783.08 × 458.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.72x = 817,551.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,551.10/1,188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.76

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