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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.78, 1,784.02 and 367.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.78, 1,784.02 and 367.83 is: 551.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.78 : 1,784.02 = 367.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.78/1,784.02 = 367.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.78x = 1,784.02 × 367.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.78x = 656,205.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,205.32/1,189.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.54

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