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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.16, 1,788.21 and 370.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.16, 1,788.21 and 370.41 is: 555.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.16 : 1,788.21 = 370.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.16/1,788.21 = 370.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.16x = 1,788.21 × 370.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.16x = 662,370.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,370.87/1,192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.61

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