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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.10, 1,778.24 and 568.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.10, 1,778.24 and 568.94 is: 852.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.10 : 1,778.24 = 568.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.10/1,778.24 = 568.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.10x = 1,778.24 × 568.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.10x = 1,011,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,711.87/1,187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.25

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