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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.53, 1,782.14 and 366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.53, 1,782.14 and 366.58 is: 549.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.53 : 1,782.14 = 366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.53/1,782.14 = 366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.53x = 1,782.14 × 366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.53x = 653,287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,287.97/1,188.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.66

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