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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.36, 1,780.88 and 537.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.36, 1,780.88 and 537.92 is: 806.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.36 : 1,780.88 = 537.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.36/1,780.88 = 537.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.36x = 1,780.88 × 537.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.36x = 957,970.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,970.97/1,187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.81

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