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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.52, 1,781.16 and 365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.52, 1,781.16 and 365.80 is: 548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.52 : 1,781.16 = 365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.52/1,781.16 = 365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.52x = 1,781.16 × 365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.52x = 651,548.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,548.33/1,187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.66

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