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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188, 1,782.63 and 610.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188, 1,782.63 and 610.92 is: 916.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188 : 1,782.63 = 610.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188/1,782.63 = 610.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188x = 1,782.63 × 610.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188x = 1,089,044.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,044.32/1,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.70

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