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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.10, 1,777.90 and 363.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.10, 1,777.90 and 363.43 is: 545.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.10 : 1,777.90 = 363.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.10/1,777.90 = 363.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.10x = 1,777.90 × 363.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.10x = 646,142.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,142.20/1,185.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.22

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