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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.20, 1,787.72 and 370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.20, 1,787.72 and 370.12 is: 555.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.20 : 1,787.72 = 370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.20/1,787.72 = 370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.20x = 1,787.72 × 370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.20x = 661,670.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,670.93/1,192.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.00

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