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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.81, 1,784.56 and 368.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.81, 1,784.56 and 368.08 is: 552.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.81 : 1,784.56 = 368.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.81/1,784.56 = 368.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.81x = 1,784.56 × 368.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.81x = 656,860.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,860.84/1,189.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.07

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