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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.61, 1,787.46 and 369.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.61, 1,787.46 and 369.86 is: 554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.61 : 1,787.46 = 369.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.61/1,787.46 = 369.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.61x = 1,787.46 × 369.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.61x = 661,108.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,108.11/1,191.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.80

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