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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.44, 1,783.52 and 458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.44, 1,783.52 and 458.48 is: 687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.44 : 1,783.52 = 458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.44/1,783.52 = 458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.44x = 1,783.52 × 458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.44x = 817,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,708.25/1,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.47

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