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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.71, 1,783.32 and 408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.71, 1,783.32 and 408.68 is: 613.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.71 : 1,783.32 = 408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.71/1,783.32 = 408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.71x = 1,783.32 × 408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.71x = 728,807.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,807.22/1,188.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.11

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