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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.64, 1,786.20 and 368.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.64, 1,786.20 and 368.87 is: 553.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.64 : 1,786.20 = 368.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.64/1,786.20 = 368.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.64x = 1,786.20 × 368.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.64x = 658,875.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,875.59/1,190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.38

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