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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.92, 1,782.36 and 459.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.92, 1,782.36 and 459.00 is: 688.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.92 : 1,782.36 = 459.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.92/1,782.36 = 459.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.92x = 1,782.36 × 459.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.92x = 818,109.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,109.92/1,188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.11

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