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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.83, 1,783.08 and 539.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.83, 1,783.08 and 539.41 is: 809.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.83 : 1,783.08 = 539.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.83/1,783.08 = 539.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.83x = 1,783.08 × 539.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.83x = 961,808.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,808.07/1,188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.04

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