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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.64, 1,784.60 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.64, 1,784.60 and 367.68 is: 551.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.64 : 1,784.60 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.64/1,784.60 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.64x = 1,784.60 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.64x = 656,159.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,159.89/1,189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.56

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