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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.32, 1,782.21 and 571.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.32, 1,782.21 and 571.71 is: 857.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.32 : 1,782.21 = 571.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.32/1,782.21 = 571.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.32x = 1,782.21 × 571.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.32x = 1,018,907.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,907.28/1,188.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.44

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