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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.36, 1,780.90 and 365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.36, 1,780.90 and 365.56 is: 548.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.36 : 1,780.90 = 365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.36/1,780.90 = 365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.36x = 1,780.90 × 365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.36x = 651,032.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,032.51/1,187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.30

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