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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.88, 1,782.09 and 418.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.88, 1,782.09 and 418.38 is: 627.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.88 : 1,782.09 = 418.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.88/1,782.09 = 418.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.88x = 1,782.09 × 418.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.88x = 745,580.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,580.86/1,187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.66

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