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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.02, 1,777.75 and 363.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.02, 1,777.75 and 363.41 is: 545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.02 : 1,777.75 = 363.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.02/1,777.75 = 363.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.02x = 1,777.75 × 363.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.02x = 646,052.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,052.13/1,185.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.18

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