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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.37, 1,783.97 and 367.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.37, 1,783.97 and 367.65 is: 551.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.37 : 1,783.97 = 367.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.37/1,783.97 = 367.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.37x = 1,783.97 × 367.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.37x = 655,874.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,874.73/1,189.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.45

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