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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.26, 1,782.38 and 366.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.26, 1,782.38 and 366.51 is: 549.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.26 : 1,782.38 = 366.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.26/1,782.38 = 366.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.26x = 1,782.38 × 366.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.26x = 653,260.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,260.09/1,188.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.76

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