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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.75, 1,781.58 and 365.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.75, 1,781.58 and 365.91 is: 548.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.75 : 1,781.58 = 365.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.75/1,781.58 = 365.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.75x = 1,781.58 × 365.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.75x = 651,897.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,897.94/1,187.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.85

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