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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.34, 1,787.60 and 370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.34, 1,787.60 and 370.13 is: 554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.34 : 1,787.60 = 370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.34/1,787.60 = 370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.34x = 1,787.60 × 370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.34x = 661,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,636.38/1,192.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.90

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