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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.36, 1,782.72 and 458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.36, 1,782.72 and 458.56 is: 687.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.36 : 1,782.72 = 458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.36/1,782.72 = 458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.36x = 1,782.72 × 458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.36x = 817,484.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,484.08/1,189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.33

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