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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.83, 1,786.62 and 369.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.83, 1,786.62 and 369.33 is: 554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.83 : 1,786.62 = 369.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.83/1,786.62 = 369.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.83x = 1,786.62 × 369.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.83x = 659,860.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,860.57/1,190.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.12

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