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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.77, 1,783.44 and 459.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.77, 1,783.44 and 459.06 is: 688.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.77 : 1,783.44 = 459.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.77/1,783.44 = 459.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.77x = 1,783.44 × 459.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.77x = 818,705.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,705.97/1,189.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.12

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