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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.43, 1,787.01 and 369.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.43, 1,787.01 and 369.55 is: 554.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.43 : 1,787.01 = 369.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.43/1,787.01 = 369.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.43x = 1,787.01 × 369.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.43x = 660,389.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,389.55/1,191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.28

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