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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.26, 1,782.65 and 366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.26, 1,782.65 and 366.60 is: 549.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.26 : 1,782.65 = 366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.26/1,782.65 = 366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.26x = 1,782.65 × 366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.26x = 653,517.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,517.66/1,188.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.98

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