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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.24, 1,779.36 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.24, 1,779.36 and 364.52 is: 546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.24 : 1,779.36 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.24/1,779.36 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.24x = 1,779.36 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.24x = 648,612.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,612.31/1,186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.78

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