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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.31, 1,779.29 and 364.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.31, 1,779.29 and 364.35 is: 546.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.31 : 1,779.29 = 364.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.31/1,779.29 = 364.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.31x = 1,779.29 × 364.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.31x = 648,285.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,285.22/1,186.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.47

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