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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.64, 1,781.43 and 321.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.64, 1,781.43 and 321.93 is: 482.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.64 : 1,781.43 = 321.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.64/1,781.43 = 321.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.64x = 1,781.43 × 321.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.64x = 573,495.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,495.76/1,187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.89

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