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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.62, 1,782.78 and 366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.62, 1,782.78 and 366.82 is: 550.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.62 : 1,782.78 = 366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.62/1,782.78 = 366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.62x = 1,782.78 × 366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.62x = 653,950.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,950.45/1,188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.18

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