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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.34, 1,782.79 and 366.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.34, 1,782.79 and 366.63 is: 550.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.34 : 1,782.79 = 366.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.34/1,782.79 = 366.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.34x = 1,782.79 × 366.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.34x = 653,618.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,618.76/1,188.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.03

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