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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.66, 1,781.28 and 321.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.66, 1,781.28 and 321.86 is: 482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.66 : 1,781.28 = 321.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.66/1,781.28 = 321.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.66x = 1,781.28 × 321.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.66x = 573,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,322.78/1,187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.73

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