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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.98, 1,782.05 and 366.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.98, 1,782.05 and 366.27 is: 549.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.98 : 1,782.05 = 366.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.98/1,782.05 = 366.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.98x = 1,782.05 × 366.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.98x = 652,711.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,711.45/1,187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.43

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