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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.96, 1,783.62 and 409.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.96, 1,783.62 and 409.16 is: 613.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.96 : 1,783.62 = 409.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.96/1,783.62 = 409.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.96x = 1,783.62 × 409.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.96x = 729,783.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,783.91/1,188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.80

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