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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.16, 1,785.41 and 368.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.16, 1,785.41 and 368.51 is: 552.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.16 : 1,785.41 = 368.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.16/1,785.41 = 368.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.16x = 1,785.41 × 368.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.16x = 657,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,941.44/1,190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.82

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