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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.04, 1,783.58 and 367.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.04, 1,783.58 and 367.31 is: 550.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.04 : 1,783.58 = 367.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.04/1,783.58 = 367.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.04x = 1,783.58 × 367.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.04x = 655,126.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,126.77/1,189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.97

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