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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.84, 1,783.48 and 419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.84, 1,783.48 and 419.88 is: 629.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.84 : 1,783.48 = 419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.84/1,783.48 = 419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.84x = 1,783.48 × 419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.84x = 748,847.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,847.58/1,188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.90

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