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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.11, 1,785.03 and 368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.11, 1,785.03 and 368.32 is: 552.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.11 : 1,785.03 = 368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.11/1,785.03 = 368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.11x = 1,785.03 × 368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.11x = 657,462.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,462.25/1,190.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.44

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