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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.47, 1,781.45 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.47, 1,781.45 and 407.44 is: 611.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.47 : 1,781.45 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.47/1,781.45 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.47x = 1,781.45 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.47x = 725,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,823.04/1,187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.24

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