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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.27, 1,786.68 and 369.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.27, 1,786.68 and 369.75 is: 554.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.27 : 1,786.68 = 369.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.27/1,786.68 = 369.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.27x = 1,786.68 × 369.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.27x = 660,624.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,624.93/1,191.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.56

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