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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.94, 1,781.74 and 366.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.94, 1,781.74 and 366.13 is: 549.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.94 : 1,781.74 = 366.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.94/1,781.74 = 366.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.94x = 1,781.74 × 366.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.94x = 652,348.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,348.47/1,187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.14

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