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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.52, 1,782.86 and 366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.52, 1,782.86 and 366.93 is: 550.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.52 : 1,782.86 = 366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.52/1,782.86 = 366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.52x = 1,782.86 × 366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.52x = 654,182.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,182.99/1,188.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.42

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