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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.04, 1,780.22 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.04, 1,780.22 and 365.24 is: 547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.04 : 1,780.22 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.04/1,780.22 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.04x = 1,780.22 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.04x = 650,207.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,207.55/1,187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.76

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