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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.06, 1,780.28 and 365.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.06, 1,780.28 and 365.11 is: 547.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.06 : 1,780.28 = 365.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.06/1,780.28 = 365.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.06x = 1,780.28 × 365.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.06x = 649,993.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,993.12/1,187.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.57

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