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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.80, 1,780.48 and 365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.80, 1,780.48 and 365.02 is: 547.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.80 : 1,780.48 = 365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.80/1,780.48 = 365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.80x = 1,780.48 × 365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.80x = 649,910.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,910.81/1,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.62

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