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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.69, 1,782.99 and 367.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.69, 1,782.99 and 367.53 is: 551.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.69 : 1,782.99 = 367.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.69/1,782.99 = 367.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.69x = 1,782.99 × 367.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.69x = 655,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,302.31/1,188.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.28

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