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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.71, 1,779.91 and 364.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.71, 1,779.91 and 364.91 is: 547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.71 : 1,779.91 = 364.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.71/1,779.91 = 364.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.71x = 1,779.91 × 364.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.71x = 649,510.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,510.50/1,186.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.32

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