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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.35, 1,779.78 and 364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.35, 1,779.78 and 364.74 is: 547.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.35 : 1,779.78 = 364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.35/1,779.78 = 364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.35x = 1,779.78 × 364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.35x = 649,156.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,156.96/1,186.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.19

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