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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.22, 1,783.68 and 367.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.22, 1,783.68 and 367.43 is: 551.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.22 : 1,783.68 = 367.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.22/1,783.68 = 367.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.22x = 1,783.68 × 367.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.22x = 655,377.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,377.54/1,189.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.10

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