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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.84, 1,781.12 and 417.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.84, 1,781.12 and 417.80 is: 626.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.84 : 1,781.12 = 417.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.84/1,781.12 = 417.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.84x = 1,781.12 × 417.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.84x = 744,144.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,144.07/1,187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.47

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