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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.80, 1,784.10 and 367.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.80, 1,784.10 and 367.83 is: 551.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.80 : 1,784.10 = 367.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.80/1,784.10 = 367.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.80x = 1,784.10 × 367.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.80x = 656,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,245.50/1,189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.56

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