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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.59, 1,782.19 and 366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.59, 1,782.19 and 366.64 is: 549.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.59 : 1,782.19 = 366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.59/1,782.19 = 366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.59x = 1,782.19 × 366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.59x = 653,418.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,418.14/1,188.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.74

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