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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.40, 1,781.10 and 570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.40, 1,781.10 and 570.96 is: 856.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.40 : 1,781.10 = 570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.40/1,781.10 = 570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.40x = 1,781.10 × 570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.40x = 1,016,936.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,936.86/1,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.44

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