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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.67, 1,781.21 and 562.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.67, 1,781.21 and 562.35 is: 843.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.67 : 1,781.21 = 562.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.67/1,781.21 = 562.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.67x = 1,781.21 × 562.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.67x = 1,001,667.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,667.31/1,187.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.39

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