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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.41, 1,781.32 and 529.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.41, 1,781.32 and 529.53 is: 794.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.41 : 1,781.32 = 529.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.41/1,781.32 = 529.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.41x = 1,781.32 × 529.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.41x = 943,262.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,262.38/1,187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.39

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