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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.01, 1,780.76 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.01, 1,780.76 and 365.24 is: 547.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.01 : 1,780.76 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.01/1,780.76 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.01x = 1,780.76 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.01x = 650,410.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,410.15/1,187.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.94

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