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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.70, 1,777.19 and 841.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.70, 1,777.19 and 841.38 is: 1,258.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.70 : 1,777.19 = 841.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.70/1,777.19 = 841.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.70x = 1,777.19 × 841.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.70x = 1,495,287.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,287.92/1,187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.98

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