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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.01, 1,785.26 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.01, 1,785.26 and 368.24 is: 552.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.01 : 1,785.26 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.01/1,785.26 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.01x = 1,785.26 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.01x = 657,404.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,404.14/1,190.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.44

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