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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.83, 1,787.72 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.83, 1,787.72 and 370.10 is: 555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.83 : 1,787.72 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.83/1,787.72 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.83x = 1,787.72 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.83x = 661,635.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,635.17/1,191.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.14

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