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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.10, 1,780.38 and 570.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.10, 1,780.38 and 570.42 is: 855.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.10 : 1,780.38 = 570.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.10/1,780.38 = 570.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.10x = 1,780.38 × 570.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.10x = 1,015,564.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,564.36/1,187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.50

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