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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.26, 1,777.62 and 363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.26, 1,777.62 and 363.08 is: 544.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.26 : 1,777.62 = 363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.26/1,777.62 = 363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.26x = 1,777.62 × 363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.26x = 645,418.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,418.27/1,185.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.54

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