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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.30, 1,782.47 and 408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.30, 1,782.47 and 408.30 is: 612.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.30 : 1,782.47 = 408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.30/1,782.47 = 408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.30x = 1,782.47 × 408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.30x = 727,782.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,782.50/1,188.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.46

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