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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.08, 1,779.32 and 364.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.08, 1,779.32 and 364.33 is: 546.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.08 : 1,779.32 = 364.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.08/1,779.32 = 364.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.08x = 1,779.32 × 364.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.08x = 648,260.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,260.74/1,186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.56

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