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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.07, 1,780.67 and 537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.07, 1,780.67 and 537.72 is: 806.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.07 : 1,780.67 = 537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.07/1,780.67 = 537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.07x = 1,780.67 × 537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.07x = 957,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,501.87/1,187.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.61

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