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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.04, 1,785.26 and 368.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.04, 1,785.26 and 368.51 is: 552.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.04 : 1,785.26 = 368.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.04/1,785.26 = 368.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.04x = 1,785.26 × 368.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.04x = 657,886.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,886.16/1,190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.83

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