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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.93, 1,781.67 and 366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.93, 1,781.67 and 366.08 is: 549.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.93 : 1,781.67 = 366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.93/1,781.67 = 366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.93x = 1,781.67 × 366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.93x = 652,233.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,233.75/1,187.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.05

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