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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.50, 1,786.05 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.50, 1,786.05 and 368.96 is: 553.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.50 : 1,786.05 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.50/1,786.05 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.50x = 1,786.05 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.50x = 658,972.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,972.08/1,190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.53

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