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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.15, 1,782.22 and 539.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.15, 1,782.22 and 539.34 is: 809.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.15 : 1,782.22 = 539.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.15/1,782.22 = 539.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.15x = 1,782.22 × 539.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.15x = 961,222.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,222.53/1,188.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.01

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