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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.63, 1,781.45 and 321.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.63, 1,781.45 and 321.95 is: 482.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.63 : 1,781.45 = 321.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.63/1,781.45 = 321.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.63x = 1,781.45 × 321.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.63x = 573,527.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,527.31/1,187.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.92

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