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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.12, 1,783.75 and 458.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.12, 1,783.75 and 458.75 is: 688.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.12 : 1,783.75 = 458.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.12/1,783.75 = 458.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.12x = 1,783.75 × 458.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.12x = 818,295.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,295.31/1,189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.15

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