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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.24, 1,782.48 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.24, 1,782.48 and 408.24 is: 612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.24 : 1,782.48 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.24/1,782.48 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.24x = 1,782.48 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.24x = 727,679.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,679.64/1,188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.40

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