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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.83, 1,782.78 and 457.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.83, 1,782.78 and 457.94 is: 686.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.83 : 1,782.78 = 457.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.83/1,782.78 = 457.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.83x = 1,782.78 × 457.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.83x = 816,409.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,409.01/1,188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.73

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