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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.34, 1,784.45 and 458.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.34, 1,784.45 and 458.74 is: 688.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.34 : 1,784.45 = 458.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.34/1,784.45 = 458.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.34x = 1,784.45 × 458.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.34x = 818,598.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,598.59/1,189.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.28

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