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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.28, 1,782.82 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.28, 1,782.82 and 366.52 is: 549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.28 : 1,782.82 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.28/1,782.82 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.28x = 1,782.82 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.28x = 653,439.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,439.19/1,188.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.90

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