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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.28, 1,783.98 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.28, 1,783.98 and 367.68 is: 551.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.28 : 1,783.98 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.28/1,783.98 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.28x = 1,783.98 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.28x = 655,933.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,933.77/1,189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.54

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