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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186.98, 1,780.55 and 365.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186.98, 1,780.55 and 365.27 is: 547.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186.98 : 1,780.55 = 365.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186.98/1,780.55 = 365.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186.98x = 1,780.55 × 365.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186.98x = 650,370.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,370.77/1,186.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.92

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