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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.89, 1,785.11 and 368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.89, 1,785.11 and 368.12 is: 552.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.89 : 1,785.11 = 368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.89/1,785.11 = 368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.89x = 1,785.11 × 368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.89x = 657,135.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,135.40/1,189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.27

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