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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.54, 1,782.68 and 366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.54, 1,782.68 and 366.82 is: 550.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.54 : 1,782.68 = 366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.54/1,782.68 = 366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.54x = 1,782.68 × 366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.54x = 653,916.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,916.39/1,188.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.18

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