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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.58, 1,637.93 and 767.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.58, 1,637.93 and 767.98 is: 1,059.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.58 : 1,637.93 = 767.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.58/1,637.93 = 767.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.58x = 1,637.93 × 767.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.58x = 1,257,889.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,889.55/1,187.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.20

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