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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.43, 1,778.08 and 363.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.43, 1,778.08 and 363.71 is: 545.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.43 : 1,778.08 = 363.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.43/1,778.08 = 363.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.43x = 1,778.08 × 363.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.43x = 646,698.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,698.67/1,185.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.54

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