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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.92, 1,779.14 and 364.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.92, 1,779.14 and 364.25 is: 546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.92 : 1,779.14 = 364.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.92/1,779.14 = 364.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.92x = 1,779.14 × 364.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.92x = 648,049.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,049.92/1,185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.45

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