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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.27, 1,781.21 and 571.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.27, 1,781.21 and 571.64 is: 856.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.27 : 1,781.21 = 571.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.27/1,781.21 = 571.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.27x = 1,781.21 × 571.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.27x = 1,018,210.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,210.21/1,188.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.88

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