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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.44, 1,782.74 and 366.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.44, 1,782.74 and 366.74 is: 550.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.44 : 1,782.74 = 366.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.44/1,782.74 = 366.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.44x = 1,782.74 × 366.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.44x = 653,794.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,794.07/1,188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.13

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