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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.89, 1,783.54 and 408.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.89, 1,783.54 and 408.97 is: 613.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.89 : 1,783.54 = 408.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.89/1,783.54 = 408.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.89x = 1,783.54 × 408.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.89x = 729,414.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,414.35/1,188.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.53

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