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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.97, 1,779.07 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.97, 1,779.07 and 364.10 is: 546.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.97 : 1,779.07 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.97/1,779.07 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.97x = 1,779.07 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.97x = 647,759.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,759.39/1,185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.19

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