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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.24, 1,788.32 and 370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.24, 1,788.32 and 370.40 is: 555.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.24 : 1,788.32 = 370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.24/1,788.32 = 370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.24x = 1,788.32 × 370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.24x = 662,393.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,393.73/1,192.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.59

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