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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.53, 1,782.84 and 366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.53, 1,782.84 and 366.80 is: 550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.53 : 1,782.84 = 366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.53/1,782.84 = 366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.53x = 1,782.84 × 366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.53x = 653,945.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,945.71/1,188.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.21

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