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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.15, 1,780.72 and 538.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.15, 1,780.72 and 538.34 is: 807.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.15 : 1,780.72 = 538.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.15/1,780.72 = 538.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.15x = 1,780.72 × 538.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.15x = 958,622.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,622.56/1,187.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.50

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