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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.15, 1,784.23 and 459.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.15, 1,784.23 and 459.24 is: 689.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.15 : 1,784.23 = 459.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.15/1,784.23 = 459.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.15x = 1,784.23 × 459.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.15x = 819,380.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,380.86/1,189.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.05

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