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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.29, 1,782.81 and 572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.29, 1,782.81 and 572.04 is: 858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.29 : 1,782.81 = 572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.29/1,782.81 = 572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.29x = 1,782.81 × 572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.29x = 1,019,838.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,838.63/1,188.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.24

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