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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.72, 1,782.68 and 408.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.72, 1,782.68 and 408.57 is: 612.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.72 : 1,782.68 = 408.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.72/1,782.68 = 408.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.72x = 1,782.68 × 408.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.72x = 728,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,347.52/1,188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.72

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