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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.44, 1,782.48 and 571.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.44, 1,782.48 and 571.16 is: 856.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.44 : 1,782.48 = 571.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.44/1,782.48 = 571.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.44x = 1,782.48 × 571.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.44x = 1,018,081.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,081.28/1,188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.65

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