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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.78, 1,783.27 and 457.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.78, 1,783.27 and 457.95 is: 686.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.78 : 1,783.27 = 457.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.78/1,783.27 = 457.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.78x = 1,783.27 × 457.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.78x = 816,653.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,653.18/1,188.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.97

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