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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.13, 1,780.79 and 321.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.13, 1,780.79 and 321.51 is: 482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.13 : 1,780.79 = 321.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.13/1,780.79 = 321.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.13x = 1,780.79 × 321.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.13x = 572,540.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,540.19/1,187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.29

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