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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.62, 1,786.01 and 368.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.62, 1,786.01 and 368.79 is: 553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.62 : 1,786.01 = 368.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.62/1,786.01 = 368.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.62x = 1,786.01 × 368.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.62x = 658,653.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,653.70/1,190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.20

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