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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.42, 1,781.52 and 365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.42, 1,781.52 and 365.70 is: 548.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.42 : 1,781.52 = 365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.42/1,781.52 = 365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.42x = 1,781.52 × 365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.42x = 651,501.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,501.86/1,187.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.67

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