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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.51, 1,781.00 and 456.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.51, 1,781.00 and 456.71 is: 684.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.51 : 1,781.00 = 456.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.51/1,781.00 = 456.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.51x = 1,781.00 × 456.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.51x = 813,398.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,398.23/1,187.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.96

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