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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.39, 1,787.34 and 369.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.39, 1,787.34 and 369.65 is: 554.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.39 : 1,787.34 = 369.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.39/1,787.34 = 369.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.39x = 1,787.34 × 369.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.39x = 660,681.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,681.29/1,191.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.55

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