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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.76, 1,778.22 and 363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.76, 1,778.22 and 363.76 is: 545.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.76 : 1,778.22 = 363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.76/1,778.22 = 363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.76x = 1,778.22 × 363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.76x = 646,845.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,845.31/1,185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.51

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