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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.81, 1,783.04 and 572.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.81, 1,783.04 and 572.36 is: 858.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.81 : 1,783.04 = 572.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.81/1,783.04 = 572.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.81x = 1,783.04 × 572.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.81x = 1,020,529.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,529.00/1,188.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.45

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