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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.35, 1,782.68 and 538.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.35, 1,782.68 and 538.72 is: 807.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.35 : 1,782.68 = 538.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.35/1,782.68 = 538.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.35x = 1,782.68 × 538.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.35x = 960,358.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,358.22/1,189.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.46

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