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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.08, 1,781.47 and 571.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.08, 1,781.47 and 571.13 is: 857.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.08 : 1,781.47 = 571.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.08/1,781.47 = 571.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.08x = 1,781.47 × 571.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.08x = 1,017,442.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,442.83/1,187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.10

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