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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.70, 1,783.50 and 458.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.70, 1,783.50 and 458.78 is: 687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.70 : 1,783.50 = 458.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.70/1,783.50 = 458.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.70x = 1,783.50 × 458.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.70x = 818,223.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,223.49/1,189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.76

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