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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.91, 1,783.64 and 539.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.91, 1,783.64 and 539.83 is: 809.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.91 : 1,783.64 = 539.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.91/1,783.64 = 539.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.91x = 1,783.64 × 539.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.91x = 962,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,862.38/1,188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.87

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