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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.39, 1,784.02 and 367.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.39, 1,784.02 and 367.66 is: 551.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.39 : 1,784.02 = 367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.39/1,784.02 = 367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.39x = 1,784.02 × 367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.39x = 655,912.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,912.79/1,189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.47

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