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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.21, 1,782.16 and 366.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.21, 1,782.16 and 366.41 is: 549.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.21 : 1,782.16 = 366.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.21/1,782.16 = 366.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.21x = 1,782.16 × 366.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.21x = 653,004.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,004.78/1,188.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.57

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