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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.03, 1,780.75 and 365.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.03, 1,780.75 and 365.29 is: 547.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.03 : 1,780.75 = 365.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.03/1,780.75 = 365.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.03x = 1,780.75 × 365.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.03x = 650,480.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,480.35/1,187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.99

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