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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.31, 1,780.81 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.31, 1,780.81 and 365.58 is: 548.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.31 : 1,780.81 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.31/1,780.81 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.31x = 1,780.81 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.31x = 651,028.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,028.52/1,187.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.32

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