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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.62, 1,780.28 and 365.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.62, 1,780.28 and 365.01 is: 547.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.62 : 1,780.28 = 365.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.62/1,780.28 = 365.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.62x = 1,780.28 × 365.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.62x = 649,827.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,827.89/1,186.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.63

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