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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.58, 1,782.66 and 408.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.58, 1,782.66 and 408.58 is: 612.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.58 : 1,782.66 = 408.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.58/1,782.66 = 408.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.58x = 1,782.66 × 408.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.58x = 728,359.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,359.22/1,188.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.80

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