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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.28, 1,781.32 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.28, 1,781.32 and 365.52 is: 548.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.28 : 1,781.32 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.28/1,781.32 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.28x = 1,781.32 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.28x = 651,108.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,108.09/1,187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.40

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