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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.82, 1,787.74 and 370.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.82, 1,787.74 and 370.06 is: 555.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.82 : 1,787.74 = 370.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.82/1,787.74 = 370.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.82x = 1,787.74 × 370.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.82x = 661,571.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,571.06/1,191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.09

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