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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.13, 1,783.62 and 367.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.13, 1,783.62 and 367.34 is: 550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.13 : 1,783.62 = 367.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.13/1,783.62 = 367.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.13x = 1,783.62 × 367.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.13x = 655,186.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,186.05/1,189.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.98

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