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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.12, 1,783.84 and 367.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.12, 1,783.84 and 367.46 is: 551.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.12 : 1,783.84 = 367.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.12/1,783.84 = 367.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.12x = 1,783.84 × 367.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.12x = 655,489.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,489.85/1,189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.24

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