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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.75, 1,782.95 and 366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.75, 1,782.95 and 366.96 is: 550.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.75 : 1,782.95 = 366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.75/1,782.95 = 366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.75x = 1,782.95 × 366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.75x = 654,271.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,271.33/1,188.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.39

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