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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.13, 1,782.26 and 366.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.13, 1,782.26 and 366.97 is: 550.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.13 : 1,782.26 = 366.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.13/1,782.26 = 366.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.13x = 1,782.26 × 366.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.13x = 654,025.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,025.21/1,188.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.47

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