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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.14, 1,780.95 and 365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.14, 1,780.95 and 365.38 is: 548.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.14 : 1,780.95 = 365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.14/1,780.95 = 365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.14x = 1,780.95 × 365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.14x = 650,723.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,723.91/1,187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.14

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