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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.36, 1,778.88 and 660.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.36, 1,778.88 and 660.54 is: 988.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.36 : 1,778.88 = 660.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.36/1,778.88 = 660.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.36x = 1,778.88 × 660.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.36x = 1,175,021.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,021.40/1,188.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.78

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