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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.36, 1,779.81 and 364.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.36, 1,779.81 and 364.57 is: 546.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.36 : 1,779.81 = 364.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.36/1,779.81 = 364.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.36x = 1,779.81 × 364.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.36x = 648,865.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,865.33/1,186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.94

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