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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.19, 1,780.65 and 321.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.19, 1,780.65 and 321.57 is: 482.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.19 : 1,780.65 = 321.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.19/1,780.65 = 321.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.19x = 1,780.65 × 321.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.19x = 572,603.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,603.62/1,187.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.32

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