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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.02, 1,780.58 and 365.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.02, 1,780.58 and 365.30 is: 547.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.02 : 1,780.58 = 365.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.02/1,780.58 = 365.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.02x = 1,780.58 × 365.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.02x = 650,445.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,445.87/1,187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.97

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