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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.58, 1,785.25 and 368.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.58, 1,785.25 and 368.74 is: 552.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.58 : 1,785.25 = 368.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.58/1,785.25 = 368.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.58x = 1,785.25 × 368.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.58x = 658,293.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,293.09/1,190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.92

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