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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.08, 1,782.15 and 366.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.08, 1,782.15 and 366.43 is: 549.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.08 : 1,782.15 = 366.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.08/1,782.15 = 366.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.08x = 1,782.15 × 366.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.08x = 653,022.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,022.48/1,188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.65

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