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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.18, 1,783.58 and 419.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.18, 1,783.58 and 419.50 is: 629.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.18 : 1,783.58 = 419.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.18/1,783.58 = 419.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.18x = 1,783.58 × 419.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.18x = 748,211.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,211.81/1,189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.18

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