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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.88, 1,782.42 and 538.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.88, 1,782.42 and 538.47 is: 807.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.88 : 1,782.42 = 538.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.88/1,782.42 = 538.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.88x = 1,782.42 × 538.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.88x = 959,779.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,779.70/1,187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.98

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