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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.30, 1,788.47 and 370.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.30, 1,788.47 and 370.57 is: 555.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.30 : 1,788.47 = 370.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.30/1,788.47 = 370.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.30x = 1,788.47 × 370.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.30x = 662,753.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,753.33/1,192.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.86

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