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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.13, 1,777.95 and 363.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.13, 1,777.95 and 363.47 is: 545.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.13 : 1,777.95 = 363.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.13/1,777.95 = 363.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.13x = 1,777.95 × 363.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.13x = 646,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,231.49/1,185.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.28

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