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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.98, 1,781.96 and 537.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.98, 1,781.96 and 537.95 is: 806.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.98 : 1,781.96 = 537.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.98/1,781.96 = 537.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.98x = 1,781.96 × 537.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.98x = 958,607.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,607.15/1,187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.92

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