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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.92, 1,785.12 and 368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.92, 1,785.12 and 368.16 is: 552.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.92 : 1,785.12 = 368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.92/1,785.12 = 368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.92x = 1,785.12 × 368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.92x = 657,209.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,209.78/1,189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.31

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