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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.32, 1,781.06 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.32, 1,781.06 and 366.16 is: 549.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.32 : 1,781.06 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.32/1,781.06 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.32x = 1,781.06 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.32x = 652,152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,152.93/1,187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.26

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