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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.70, 1,783.35 and 408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.70, 1,783.35 and 408.72 is: 613.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.70 : 1,783.35 = 408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.70/1,783.35 = 408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.70x = 1,783.35 × 408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.70x = 728,879.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,879.85/1,188.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.17

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