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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.39, 1,782.52 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.39, 1,782.52 and 366.66 is: 549.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.39 : 1,782.52 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.39/1,782.52 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.39x = 1,782.52 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.39x = 653,578.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,578.78/1,188.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.97

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