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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.07, 1,782.17 and 538.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.07, 1,782.17 and 538.72 is: 808.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.07 : 1,782.17 = 538.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.07/1,782.17 = 538.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.07x = 1,782.17 × 538.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.07x = 960,090.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,090.62/1,188.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.11

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