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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.18, 1,780.76 and 321.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.18, 1,780.76 and 321.49 is: 482.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.18 : 1,780.76 = 321.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.18/1,780.76 = 321.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.18x = 1,780.76 × 321.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.18x = 572,499.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,499.56/1,187.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.24

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