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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.88, 1,782.42 and 668.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.88, 1,782.42 and 668.46 is: 1,003.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.88 : 1,782.42 = 668.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.88/1,782.42 = 668.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.88x = 1,782.42 × 668.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.88x = 1,191,476.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,476.47/1,187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.03

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