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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.19, 1,782.42 and 538.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.19, 1,782.42 and 538.84 is: 808.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.19 : 1,782.42 = 538.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.19/1,782.42 = 538.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.19x = 1,782.42 × 538.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.19x = 960,439.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,439.19/1,188.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.32

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