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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.97, 1,781.95 and 366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.97, 1,781.95 and 366.22 is: 549.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.97 : 1,781.95 = 366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.97/1,781.95 = 366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.97x = 1,781.95 × 366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.97x = 652,587.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,587.73/1,187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.33

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