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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.66, 1,779.91 and 364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.66, 1,779.91 and 364.86 is: 547.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.66 : 1,779.91 = 364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.66/1,779.91 = 364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.66x = 1,779.91 × 364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.66x = 649,417.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,417.96/1,186.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.27

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