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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.62, 1,783.08 and 366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.62, 1,783.08 and 366.80 is: 550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.62 : 1,783.08 = 366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.62/1,783.08 = 366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.62x = 1,783.08 × 366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.62x = 654,033.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,033.74/1,188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.25

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