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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.26, 1,779.12 and 364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.26, 1,779.12 and 364.08 is: 546.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.26 : 1,779.12 = 364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.26/1,779.12 = 364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.26x = 1,779.12 × 364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.26x = 647,742.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,742.01/1,186.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.04

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