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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.12, 1,781.72 and 475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.12, 1,781.72 and 475.52 is: 713.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.12 : 1,781.72 = 475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.12/1,781.72 = 475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.12x = 1,781.72 × 475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.12x = 847,243.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,243.49/1,188.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.10

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