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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.73, 1,779.86 and 364.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.73, 1,779.86 and 364.78 is: 547.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.73 : 1,779.86 = 364.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.73/1,779.86 = 364.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.73x = 1,779.86 × 364.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.73x = 649,251.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,251.97/1,186.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.10

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