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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.94, 1,783.44 and 539.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.94, 1,783.44 and 539.86 is: 809.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.94 : 1,783.44 = 539.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.94/1,783.44 = 539.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.94x = 1,783.44 × 539.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.94x = 962,807.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,807.92/1,188.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.80

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