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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.03, 1,786.59 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.03, 1,786.59 and 369.48 is: 554.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.03 : 1,786.59 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.03/1,786.59 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.03x = 1,786.59 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.03x = 660,109.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,109.27/1,191.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.23

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