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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.07, 1,782.23 and 447.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.07, 1,782.23 and 447.50 is: 671.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.07 : 1,782.23 = 447.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.07/1,782.23 = 447.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.07x = 1,782.23 × 447.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.07x = 797,536.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,536.78/1,188.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.29

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