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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.69, 1,783.02 and 366.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.69, 1,783.02 and 366.99 is: 550.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.69 : 1,783.02 = 366.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.69/1,783.02 = 366.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.69x = 1,783.02 × 366.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.69x = 654,350.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,350.51/1,188.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.48

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