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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.86, 1,783.18 and 367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.86, 1,783.18 and 367.10 is: 550.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.86 : 1,783.18 = 367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.86/1,783.18 = 367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.86x = 1,783.18 × 367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.86x = 654,605.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,605.38/1,188.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.62

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