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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.23, 1,781.42 and 366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.23, 1,781.42 and 366 is: 548.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.23 : 1,781.42 = 366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.23/1,781.42 = 366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.23x = 1,781.42 × 366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.23x = 651,997.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,997.89/1,188.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.72

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