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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.78, 1,787.67 and 461.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.78, 1,787.67 and 461.43 is: 692.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.78 : 1,787.67 = 461.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.78/1,787.67 = 461.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.78x = 1,787.67 × 461.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.78x = 824,884.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,884.57/1,191.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.15

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