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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.14, 1,778.94 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.14, 1,778.94 and 364.26 is: 546.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.14 : 1,778.94 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.14/1,778.94 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.14x = 1,778.94 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.14x = 647,996.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,996.68/1,186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.31

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