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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.91, 1,782.81 and 701.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.91, 1,782.81 and 701.37 is: 1,052.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.91 : 1,782.81 = 701.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.91/1,782.81 = 701.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.91x = 1,782.81 × 701.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.91x = 1,250,409.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,409.45/1,187.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.61

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