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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.74, 1,781.62 and 366.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.74, 1,781.62 and 366.01 is: 549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.74 : 1,781.62 = 366.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.74/1,781.62 = 366.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.74x = 1,781.62 × 366.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.74x = 652,090.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,090.74/1,187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.02

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