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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.07, 1,785.27 and 368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.07, 1,785.27 and 368.43 is: 552.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.07 : 1,785.27 = 368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.07/1,785.27 = 368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.07x = 1,785.27 × 368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.07x = 657,747.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,747.03/1,190.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.70

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