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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.84, 1,782.32 and 571.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.84, 1,782.32 and 571.84 is: 858.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.84 : 1,782.32 = 571.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.84/1,782.32 = 571.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.84x = 1,782.32 × 571.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.84x = 1,019,201.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,201.87/1,187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.03

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