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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.76, 1,786.29 and 368.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.76, 1,786.29 and 368.91 is: 553.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.76 : 1,786.29 = 368.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.76/1,786.29 = 368.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.76x = 1,786.29 × 368.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.76x = 658,980.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,980.24/1,190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.41

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