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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.01, 1,783.52 and 367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.01, 1,783.52 and 367.26 is: 550.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.01 : 1,783.52 = 367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.01/1,783.52 = 367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.01x = 1,783.52 × 367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.01x = 655,015.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,015.56/1,189.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.89

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