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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.92, 1,782.15 and 366.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.92, 1,782.15 and 366.19 is: 549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.92 : 1,782.15 = 366.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.92/1,782.15 = 366.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.92x = 1,782.15 × 366.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.92x = 652,605.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,605.51/1,187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.37

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