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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.31, 1,785.63 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.31, 1,785.63 and 368.64 is: 553.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.31 : 1,785.63 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.31/1,785.63 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.31x = 1,785.63 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.31x = 658,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,252.80/1,190.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.01

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