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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.99, 1,782.16 and 366.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.99, 1,782.16 and 366.33 is: 549.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.99 : 1,782.16 = 366.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.99/1,782.16 = 366.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.99x = 1,782.16 × 366.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.99x = 652,858.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,858.67/1,187.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.55

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