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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.57, 1,783.24 and 572.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.57, 1,783.24 and 572.34 is: 858.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.57 : 1,783.24 = 572.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.57/1,783.24 = 572.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.57x = 1,783.24 × 572.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.57x = 1,020,621.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,621.43/1,188.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.69

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