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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.97, 1,780.89 and 572.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.97, 1,780.89 and 572.27 is: 857.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.97 : 1,780.89 = 572.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.97/1,780.89 = 572.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.97x = 1,780.89 × 572.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.97x = 1,019,138.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,138.87/1,187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.89

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