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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.08, 1,782.89 and 538.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.08, 1,782.89 and 538.82 is: 808.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.08 : 1,782.89 = 538.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.08/1,782.89 = 538.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.08x = 1,782.89 × 538.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.08x = 960,645.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,645.18/1,188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.57

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