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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.88, 1,783.20 and 408.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.88, 1,783.20 and 408.90 is: 613.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.88 : 1,783.20 = 408.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.88/1,783.20 = 408.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.88x = 1,783.20 × 408.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.88x = 729,150.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,150.48/1,188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.31

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