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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.80, 1,781.60 and 505.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.80, 1,781.60 and 505.28 is: 757.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.80 : 1,781.60 = 505.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.80/1,781.60 = 505.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.80x = 1,781.60 × 505.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.80x = 900,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,206.85/1,188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.24

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