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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.13, 1,781.84 and 355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.13, 1,781.84 and 355.25 is: 532.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.13 : 1,781.84 = 355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.13/1,781.84 = 355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.13x = 1,781.84 × 355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.13x = 632,998.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,998.66/1,188.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.77

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