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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.63, 1,783.01 and 367.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.63, 1,783.01 and 367.47 is: 551.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.63 : 1,783.01 = 367.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.63/1,783.01 = 367.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.63x = 1,783.01 × 367.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.63x = 655,202.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,202.68/1,188.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.23

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