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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.79, 1,782.09 and 458.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.79, 1,782.09 and 458.17 is: 686.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.79 : 1,782.09 = 458.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.79/1,782.09 = 458.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.79x = 1,782.09 × 458.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.79x = 816,500.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,500.18/1,188.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.83

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