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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187, 1,780.36 and 321.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187, 1,780.36 and 321.38 is: 482.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187 : 1,780.36 = 321.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187/1,780.36 = 321.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187x = 1,780.36 × 321.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187x = 572,172.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,172.10/1,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.03

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