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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.48, 1,787.14 and 369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.48, 1,787.14 and 369.80 is: 554.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.48 : 1,787.14 = 369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.48/1,787.14 = 369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.48x = 1,787.14 × 369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.48x = 660,884.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,884.37/1,191.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.68

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