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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.37, 1,777.50 and 363.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.37, 1,777.50 and 363.47 is: 545.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.37 : 1,777.50 = 363.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.37/1,777.50 = 363.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.37x = 1,777.50 × 363.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.37x = 646,059.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,059.04/1,185.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.03

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