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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.44, 1,780.50 and 407.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.44, 1,780.50 and 407.00 is: 610.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.44 : 1,780.50 = 407.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.44/1,780.50 = 407.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.44x = 1,780.50 × 407.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.44x = 724,669.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,669.48/1,187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.28

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