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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.12, 1,782.53 and 366.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.12, 1,782.53 and 366.51 is: 549.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.12 : 1,782.53 = 366.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.12/1,782.53 = 366.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.12x = 1,782.53 × 366.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.12x = 653,313.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,313.24/1,188.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.87

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