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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192, 1,788.16 and 508.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192, 1,788.16 and 508.16 is: 762.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192 : 1,788.16 = 508.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192/1,788.16 = 508.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192x = 1,788.16 × 508.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192x = 908,671.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,671.39/1,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.31

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