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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.51, 1,782.99 and 539.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.51, 1,782.99 and 539.25 is: 808.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.51 : 1,782.99 = 539.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.51/1,782.99 = 539.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.51x = 1,782.99 × 539.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.51x = 961,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,477.36/1,188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.98

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