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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.11, 1,782.03 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.11, 1,782.03 and 366.32 is: 549.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.11 : 1,782.03 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.11/1,782.03 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.11x = 1,782.03 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.11x = 652,784.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,784.32/1,188.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.43

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