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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.38, 1,778.33 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.38, 1,778.33 and 363.72 is: 545.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.38 : 1,778.33 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.38/1,778.33 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.38x = 1,778.33 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.38x = 646,805.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,805.30/1,185.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.65

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