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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.33, 1,780.83 and 365.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.33, 1,780.83 and 365.63 is: 548.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.33 : 1,780.83 = 365.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.33/1,780.83 = 365.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.33x = 1,780.83 × 365.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.33x = 651,115.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,115.97/1,187.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.39

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