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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.02, 1,788.15 and 370.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.02, 1,788.15 and 370.07 is: 555.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.02 : 1,788.15 = 370.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.02/1,788.15 = 370.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.02x = 1,788.15 × 370.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.02x = 661,745.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,745.78/1,192.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.15

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