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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.03, 1,786.46 and 369.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.03, 1,786.46 and 369.51 is: 554.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.03 : 1,786.46 = 369.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.03/1,786.46 = 369.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.03x = 1,786.46 × 369.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.03x = 660,112.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,112.99/1,191.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.24

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