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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.17, 1,777.68 and 363.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.17, 1,777.68 and 363.47 is: 545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.17 : 1,777.68 = 363.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.17/1,777.68 = 363.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.17x = 1,777.68 × 363.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.17x = 646,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,124.46/1,185.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.18

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