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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.17, 1,782.30 and 366.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.17, 1,782.30 and 366.45 is: 549.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.17 : 1,782.30 = 366.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.17/1,782.30 = 366.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.17x = 1,782.30 × 366.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.17x = 653,113.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,113.09/1,188.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.68

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