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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.70, 1,787.48 and 370.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.70, 1,787.48 and 370.54 is: 555.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.70 : 1,787.48 = 370.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.70/1,787.48 = 370.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.70x = 1,787.48 × 370.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.70x = 662,332.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,332.84/1,191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.79

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