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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.59, 1,783.38 and 408.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.59, 1,783.38 and 408.69 is: 613.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.59 : 1,783.38 = 408.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.59/1,783.38 = 408.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.59x = 1,783.38 × 408.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.59x = 728,849.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,849.57/1,188.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.21

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