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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.88, 1,783.92 and 539.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.88, 1,783.92 and 539.50 is: 809.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.88 : 1,783.92 = 539.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.88/1,783.92 = 539.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.88x = 1,783.92 × 539.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.88x = 962,424.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,424.84/1,188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.52

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