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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.78, 1,782.44 and 640.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.78, 1,782.44 and 640.34 is: 960.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.78 : 1,782.44 = 640.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.78/1,782.44 = 640.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.78x = 1,782.44 × 640.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.78x = 1,141,368.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,368.88/1,187.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.93

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