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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.38, 1,781.16 and 321.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.38, 1,781.16 and 321.76 is: 482.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.38 : 1,781.16 = 321.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.38/1,781.16 = 321.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.38x = 1,781.16 × 321.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.38x = 573,106.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,106.04/1,187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.66

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