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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.34, 1,785.90 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.34, 1,785.90 and 368.70 is: 553.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.34 : 1,785.90 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.34/1,785.90 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.34x = 1,785.90 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.34x = 658,461.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,461.33/1,190.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.17

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