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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.56, 1,782.72 and 539.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.56, 1,782.72 and 539.48 is: 809.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.56 : 1,782.72 = 539.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.56/1,782.72 = 539.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.56x = 1,782.72 × 539.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.56x = 961,741.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,741.79/1,188.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.17

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