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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.92, 1,782.38 and 539.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.92, 1,782.38 and 539.48 is: 808.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.92 : 1,782.38 = 539.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.92/1,782.38 = 539.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.92x = 1,782.38 × 539.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.92x = 961,558.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,558.36/1,188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.77

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