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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.26, 1,783.62 and 458.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.26, 1,783.62 and 458.64 is: 687.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.26 : 1,783.62 = 458.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.26/1,783.62 = 458.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.26x = 1,783.62 × 458.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.26x = 818,039.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,039.48/1,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.86

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