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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.79, 1,785.14 and 459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.79, 1,785.14 and 459.88 is: 689.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.79 : 1,785.14 = 459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.79/1,785.14 = 459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.79x = 1,785.14 × 459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.79x = 820,945.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,945.15/1,189.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.99

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