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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.75, 1,783 and 367.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.75, 1,783 and 367.05 is: 550.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.75 : 1,783 = 367.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.75/1,783 = 367.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.75x = 1,783 × 367.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.75x = 654,450.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,450.15/1,188.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.54

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