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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.83, 1,783.55 and 458.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.83, 1,783.55 and 458.21 is: 687.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.83 : 1,783.55 = 458.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.83/1,783.55 = 458.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.83x = 1,783.55 × 458.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.83x = 817,229.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,229.24/1,188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.43

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