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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.36, 1,785.32 and 368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.36, 1,785.32 and 368.48 is: 552.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.36 : 1,785.32 = 368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.36/1,785.32 = 368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.36x = 1,785.32 × 368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.36x = 657,854.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,854.71/1,190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.65

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