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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.57, 1,785.34 and 368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.57, 1,785.34 and 368.62 is: 552.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.57 : 1,785.34 = 368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.57/1,785.34 = 368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.57x = 1,785.34 × 368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.57x = 658,112.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,112.03/1,190.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.77

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