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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.67, 1,787.71 and 370.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.67, 1,787.71 and 370.02 is: 555.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.67 : 1,787.71 = 370.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.67/1,787.71 = 370.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.67x = 1,787.71 × 370.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.67x = 661,487.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,487.53/1,191.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.09

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