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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.52, 1,785.37 and 357.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.52, 1,785.37 and 357.34 is: 535.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.52 : 1,785.37 = 357.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.52/1,785.37 = 357.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.52x = 1,785.37 × 357.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.52x = 637,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,973.40/1,190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.88

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