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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.59, 1,781.61 and 365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.59, 1,781.61 and 365.88 is: 548.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.59 : 1,781.61 = 365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.59/1,781.61 = 365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.59x = 1,781.61 × 365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.59x = 651,855.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,855.47/1,187.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.89

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