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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.16, 1,781.92 and 366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.16, 1,781.92 and 366.40 is: 549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.16 : 1,781.92 = 366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.16/1,781.92 = 366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.16x = 1,781.92 × 366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.16x = 652,895.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,895.49/1,188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.50

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