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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.52, 1,783.10 and 539.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.52, 1,783.10 and 539.48 is: 809.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.52 : 1,783.10 = 539.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.52/1,783.10 = 539.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.52x = 1,783.10 × 539.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.52x = 961,946.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,946.79/1,188.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.37

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