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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.51, 1,781.99 and 538.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.51, 1,781.99 and 538.25 is: 807.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.51 : 1,781.99 = 538.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.51/1,781.99 = 538.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.51x = 1,781.99 × 538.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.51x = 959,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,161.92/1,187.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.71

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