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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.71, 1,781.65 and 366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.71, 1,781.65 and 366.04 is: 549.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.71 : 1,781.65 = 366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.71/1,781.65 = 366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.71x = 1,781.65 × 366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.71x = 652,155.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,155.17/1,187.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.09

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