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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.25, 1,781.04 and 365.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.25, 1,781.04 and 365.43 is: 548.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.25 : 1,781.04 = 365.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.25/1,781.04 = 365.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.25x = 1,781.04 × 365.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.25x = 650,845.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,845.45/1,187.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.20

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