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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.53, 1,781.53 and 365.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.53, 1,781.53 and 365.78 is: 548.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.53 : 1,781.53 = 365.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.53/1,781.53 = 365.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.53x = 1,781.53 × 365.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.53x = 651,651.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,651.58/1,187.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.75

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