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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.40, 1,781.11 and 537.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.40, 1,781.11 and 537.37 is: 806.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.40 : 1,781.11 = 537.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.40/1,781.11 = 537.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.40x = 1,781.11 × 537.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.40x = 957,115.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,115.08/1,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.06

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