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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.84, 1,783.34 and 367.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.84, 1,783.34 and 367.17 is: 550.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.84 : 1,783.34 = 367.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.84/1,783.34 = 367.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.84x = 1,783.34 × 367.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.84x = 654,787.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,787.11/1,188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.78

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