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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.54, 1,781.48 and 365.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.54, 1,781.48 and 365.59 is: 548.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.54 : 1,781.48 = 365.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.54/1,781.48 = 365.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.54x = 1,781.48 × 365.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.54x = 651,291.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,291.27/1,187.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.44

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