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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.04, 1,785.23 and 368.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.04, 1,785.23 and 368.37 is: 552.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.04 : 1,785.23 = 368.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.04/1,785.23 = 368.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.04x = 1,785.23 × 368.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.04x = 657,623.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,623.33/1,190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.61

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