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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.42, 1,783.02 and 366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.42, 1,783.02 and 366.70 is: 550.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.42 : 1,783.02 = 366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.42/1,783.02 = 366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.42x = 1,783.02 × 366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.42x = 653,833.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,833.43/1,188.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.17

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