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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.89, 1,780.34 and 321.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.89, 1,780.34 and 321.21 is: 481.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.89 : 1,780.34 = 321.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.89/1,780.34 = 321.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.89x = 1,780.34 × 321.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.89x = 571,857.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,857.30/1,186.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.81

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