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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.26, 1,786.25 and 369.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.26, 1,786.25 and 369.21 is: 553.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.26 : 1,786.25 = 369.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.26/1,786.25 = 369.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.26x = 1,786.25 × 369.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.26x = 659,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,498.94/1,191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.62

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