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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.50, 1,781.26 and 321.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.50, 1,781.26 and 321.82 is: 482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.50 : 1,781.26 = 321.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.50/1,781.26 = 321.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.50x = 1,781.26 × 321.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.50x = 573,245.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,245.09/1,187.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.73

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