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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.20, 1,779.32 and 364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.20, 1,779.32 and 364.48 is: 546.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.20 : 1,779.32 = 364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.20/1,779.32 = 364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.20x = 1,779.32 × 364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.20x = 648,526.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,526.55/1,186.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.73

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