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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.37, 1,783.37 and 458.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.37, 1,783.37 and 458.85 is: 688.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.37 : 1,783.37 = 458.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.37/1,783.37 = 458.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.37x = 1,783.37 × 458.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.37x = 818,299.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,299.32/1,189.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.01

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