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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.53, 1,783.76 and 572.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.53, 1,783.76 and 572.09 is: 857.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.53 : 1,783.76 = 572.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.53/1,783.76 = 572.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.53x = 1,783.76 × 572.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.53x = 1,020,459.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,459.48/1,189.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.87

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