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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.38, 1,779.63 and 840.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.38, 1,779.63 and 840.82 is: 1,260.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.38 : 1,779.63 = 840.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.38/1,779.63 = 840.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.38x = 1,779.63 × 840.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.38x = 1,496,341.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,341.59/1,187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.20

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