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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.72, 1,782.20 and 843.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.72, 1,782.20 and 843.27 is: 1,265.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.72 : 1,782.20 = 843.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.72/1,782.20 = 843.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.72x = 1,782.20 × 843.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.72x = 1,502,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,871.58/1,187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.34

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