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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.93, 1,781.26 and 365.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.93, 1,781.26 and 365.99 is: 548.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.93 : 1,781.26 = 365.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.93/1,781.26 = 365.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.93x = 1,781.26 × 365.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.93x = 651,913.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,913.53/1,187.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.78

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