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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.88, 1,784.44 and 367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.88, 1,784.44 and 367.93 is: 551.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.88 : 1,784.44 = 367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.88/1,784.44 = 367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.88x = 1,784.44 × 367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.88x = 656,549.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,549.01/1,189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.78

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