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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.26, 1,784.15 and 367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.26, 1,784.15 and 367.60 is: 551.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.26 : 1,784.15 = 367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.26/1,784.15 = 367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.26x = 1,784.15 × 367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.26x = 655,853.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,853.54/1,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.48

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