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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.40, 1,780.86 and 321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.40, 1,780.86 and 321.52 is: 482.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.40 : 1,780.86 = 321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.40/1,780.86 = 321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.40x = 1,780.86 × 321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.40x = 572,582.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,582.11/1,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.22

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