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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.82, 1,784.77 and 368.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.82, 1,784.77 and 368.11 is: 552.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.82 : 1,784.77 = 368.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.82/1,784.77 = 368.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.82x = 1,784.77 × 368.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.82x = 656,986.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,986.30/1,189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.17

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