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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.25, 1,779.33 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.25, 1,779.33 and 364.50 is: 546.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.25 : 1,779.33 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.25/1,779.33 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.25x = 1,779.33 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.25x = 648,565.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,565.61/1,186.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.74

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