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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.73, 1,783.32 and 458.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.73, 1,783.32 and 458.36 is: 687.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.73 : 1,783.32 = 458.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.73/1,783.32 = 458.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.73x = 1,783.32 × 458.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.73x = 817,398.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,398.61/1,188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.63

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