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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.37, 1,781.06 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.37, 1,781.06 and 321.66 is: 482.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.37 : 1,781.06 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.37/1,781.06 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.37x = 1,781.06 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.37x = 572,894.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,894.15/1,187.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.49

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