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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.55, 1,781.34 and 407.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.55, 1,781.34 and 407.56 is: 611.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.55 : 1,781.34 = 407.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.55/1,781.34 = 407.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.55x = 1,781.34 × 407.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.55x = 726,005.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,005.35/1,187.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.35

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