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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.59, 1,783.15 and 366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.59, 1,783.15 and 366.98 is: 550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.59 : 1,783.15 = 366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.59/1,783.15 = 366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.59x = 1,783.15 × 366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.59x = 654,370.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,370.55/1,188.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.55

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