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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.09, 1,780.68 and 321.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.09, 1,780.68 and 321.41 is: 482.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.09 : 1,780.68 = 321.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.09/1,780.68 = 321.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.09x = 1,780.68 × 321.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.09x = 572,328.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,328.36/1,187.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.13

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