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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.97, 1,786.28 and 369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.97, 1,786.28 and 369.16 is: 553.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.97 : 1,786.28 = 369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.97/1,786.28 = 369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.97x = 1,786.28 × 369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.97x = 659,423.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,423.12/1,190.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.69

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