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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.63, 1,779.72 and 364.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.63, 1,779.72 and 364.69 is: 546.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.63 : 1,779.72 = 364.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.63/1,779.72 = 364.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.63x = 1,779.72 × 364.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.63x = 649,038.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,038.98/1,186.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.96

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