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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.82, 1,784.16 and 367.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.82, 1,784.16 and 367.94 is: 551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.82 : 1,784.16 = 367.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.82/1,784.16 = 367.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.82x = 1,784.16 × 367.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.82x = 656,468.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,468.29/1,189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.74

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