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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.94, 1,781.91 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.94, 1,781.91 and 418.50 is: 627.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.94 : 1,781.91 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.94/1,781.91 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.94x = 1,781.91 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.94x = 745,729.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,729.34/1,187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.75

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