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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.16, 1,783.91 and 367.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.16, 1,783.91 and 367.51 is: 551.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.16 : 1,783.91 = 367.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.16/1,783.91 = 367.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.16x = 1,783.91 × 367.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.16x = 655,601.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,601.22/1,189.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.31

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