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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.48, 1,781.46 and 418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.48, 1,781.46 and 418.04 is: 627.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.48 : 1,781.46 = 418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.48/1,781.46 = 418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.48x = 1,781.46 × 418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.48x = 744,721.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,721.54/1,187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.14

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