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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.42, 1,779.48 and 364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.42, 1,779.48 and 364.48 is: 546.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.42 : 1,779.48 = 364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.42/1,779.48 = 364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.42x = 1,779.48 × 364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.42x = 648,584.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,584.87/1,186.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.67

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