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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.78, 1,780.37 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.78, 1,780.37 and 365.04 is: 547.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.78 : 1,780.37 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.78/1,780.37 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.78x = 1,780.37 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.78x = 649,898.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,898.28/1,186.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.61

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