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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.51, 1,778.48 and 363.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.51, 1,778.48 and 363.77 is: 545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.51 : 1,778.48 = 363.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.51/1,778.48 = 363.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.51x = 1,778.48 × 363.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.51x = 646,957.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,957.67/1,185.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.72

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