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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.47, 1,781.21 and 699.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.47, 1,781.21 and 699.94 is: 1,049.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.47 : 1,781.21 = 699.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.47/1,781.21 = 699.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.47x = 1,781.21 × 699.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.47x = 1,246,740.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,740.13/1,187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.91

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