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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.28, 1,784.77 and 368.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.28, 1,784.77 and 368.33 is: 552.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.28 : 1,784.77 = 368.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.28/1,784.77 = 368.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.28x = 1,784.77 × 368.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.28x = 657,373.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,373.57/1,190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.28

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