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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.27, 1,785.18 and 368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.27, 1,785.18 and 368.75 is: 553.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.27 : 1,785.18 = 368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.27/1,785.18 = 368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.27x = 1,785.18 × 368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.27x = 658,285.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,285.13/1,190.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.06

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