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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.36, 1,782.81 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.36, 1,782.81 and 366.66 is: 550.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.36 : 1,782.81 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.36/1,782.81 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.36x = 1,782.81 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.36x = 653,685.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,685.11/1,188.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.07

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