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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.39, 1,788.48 and 370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.39, 1,788.48 and 370.64 is: 555.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.39 : 1,788.48 = 370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.39/1,788.48 = 370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.39x = 1,788.48 × 370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.39x = 662,886.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,886.70/1,192.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.93

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