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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.93, 1,782.96 and 408.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.93, 1,782.96 and 408.71 is: 612.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.93 : 1,782.96 = 408.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.93/1,782.96 = 408.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.93x = 1,782.96 × 408.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.93x = 728,716.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,716.51/1,188.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.92

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