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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.28, 1,788.18 and 412.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.28, 1,788.18 and 412.24 is: 618.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.28 : 1,788.18 = 412.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.28/1,788.18 = 412.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.28x = 1,788.18 × 412.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.28x = 737,159.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,159.32/1,192.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.28

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