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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.81, 1,783.15 and 408.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.81, 1,783.15 and 408.81 is: 613.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.81 : 1,783.15 = 408.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.81/1,783.15 = 408.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.81x = 1,783.15 × 408.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.81x = 728,959.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,959.61/1,188.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.19

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