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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.14, 1,782.45 and 366.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.14, 1,782.45 and 366.37 is: 549.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.14 : 1,782.45 = 366.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.14/1,782.45 = 366.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.14x = 1,782.45 × 366.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.14x = 653,031.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,031.75/1,188.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.63

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