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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.17, 1,782.05 and 408.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.17, 1,782.05 and 408.14 is: 612.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.17 : 1,782.05 = 408.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.17/1,782.05 = 408.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.17x = 1,782.05 × 408.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.17x = 727,314.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,314.94/1,188.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.13

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