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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.48, 1,782.27 and 572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.48, 1,782.27 and 572.04 is: 857.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.48 : 1,782.27 = 572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.48/1,782.27 = 572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.48x = 1,782.27 × 572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.48x = 1,019,529.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,529.73/1,188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.84

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