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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.99, 1,787.72 and 370.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.99, 1,787.72 and 370.25 is: 555.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.99 : 1,787.72 = 370.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.99/1,787.72 = 370.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.99x = 1,787.72 × 370.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.99x = 661,892.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,892.54/1,191.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.28

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