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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.90, 1,781.16 and 571.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.90, 1,781.16 and 571.33 is: 856.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.90 : 1,781.16 = 571.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.90/1,781.16 = 571.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.90x = 1,781.16 × 571.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.90x = 1,017,630.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,630.14/1,187.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.66

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